India, Argentina Expand Strategic Partnership with Focus on Lithium and Energy
What Happened
India and Argentina reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic and economic ties at the 4th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Buenos Aires. The two sides reviewed progress on the roadmap agreed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2025 visit and identified new opportunities in trade, investment, technology, mining, energy and infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
Bilateral trade exceeded USD 6.5 billion in 2025, growing more than 17% annually, with India becoming Argentina's 5th-largest trading partner. Discussions also focused on lithium cooperation through KABIL's projects in Catamarca, expanding market access for Indian agricultural and pharmaceutical products, and collaboration in emerging sectors such as AI, 5G, digital infrastructure, aviation and space technology.