During this week, a pivotal moment unfolded at NATO headquarters as Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri met with Secretary-General Mircea Geoana. With a determined handshake, Petri delivered Argentina’s formal request to join the ranks of NATO’s global partners. This marked a significant stride in Argentina’s quest to align its military capabilities with international standards. Argentina’s […]
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