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Russia Respects Choice of People of Argentina Made During Presidential Election

© AFP 2023 / EMILIANO LASALVIASupporters of the Argentine presidential candidate for the La Libertad Avanza alliance, Javier Milei, celebrate his victory in the presidential election runoff outside the party headquarters in Buenos Aires on November 19, 2023
Supporters of the Argentine presidential candidate for the La Libertad Avanza alliance, Javier Milei, celebrate his victory in the presidential election runoff outside the party headquarters in Buenos Aires on November 19, 2023 - Sputnik International, 1920, 20.11.2023
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia respects the choice of the people of Argentina that elected a new president over the weekend, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Earlier in the day, far-right politician Javier Milei of La Libertad Avanza alliance won the presidential election in Argentina.

"We, of course, respect the choice of the Argentine people. Argentina is a very important country in South America, and we have quite good relations with it," Peskov told reporters, adding that Russia stands for developing relations with Argentina.

Javier Milei, Liberty Advances coalition presidential candidate, acknowledges supporters during his closing campaign rally in Cordoba, Argentina, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Milei will face Economy Minister Sergio Massa, the ruling party's candidate, in a runoff election on Nov. 19.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 20.11.2023
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Commenting on a number of statements made by the Argentine president-elect during the campaign, the official stated that Moscow had taken note of them, but will be guided by his remarks after the inauguration.
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