BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.
The request came as NATO’s Deputy General Secretary Mircea Geoana held talks in Brussels on regional security challenges with visiting Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri.
Geoana said he welcomed Argentina’s bid to become an accredited partner in the alliance — a valued role short of “ally” for nations that are not in NATO’s geographical area and not required to take part in collective military actions. NATO membership is currently limited to countries of Europe, Turkey, Canada and the United States.
The designation could allow Argentina access to advanced technology, security systems and training not previously available to it, the Argentine presidency said.
University of Oregon football player, 19, is arrested for fatal hit and run after 46
Russia says int'l cooperation necessary in fighting terrorism
China unveils regulations on implementation of consumer rights protection law
Suggestions made by Chinese lawmakers move toward implementation
The Dallas Stars have a big age gap with players who have come together for No. 1 seed in the West
Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homer, power Mariners to a 9
Israeli airstrike kills 9 Palestinians in Gaza's Rafah
Donald Glover set to debut new Childish Gambino music on upcoming livestream
Buccaneers eager to use the NFL draft to narrow the gap between themselves and other top teams
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,207: Ministry
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78