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The Argentine Republic

ArgentinaSouth America
-7:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country

General Information

National Identity
Official Language(s)Spanish
National CurrencyArgentine Peso (ARS)
National Day(s)25 May (Revolution Day) 9 July (Independence Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalBuenos Aires
Economic CapitalBuenos Aires
Cultural CapitalBuenos Aires
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 20 h One-stop flights (via Rio de Janeiro)
Primary AirportMinistro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
Primary PortPort of Buenos Aires
Geography
Land Area2,736,690 km²
Length of the Coastline4,989 km
Highest PointCerro Aconcagua (6,960 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverParaná River
ClimateMostly temperate; arid in the southeast; subantarctic in the southwest

Border Countries

Map of Argentina and its 5 border countries
BoliviaBrazilChileParaguayUruguay
5

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Argentina declared its independence from Spain on 9 July 1816 at the Congress of Tucumán.

The golden “Sun of May” on Argentina’s flag has 32 alternating rays and copies the design of the country’s first coin.

Argentina is the world’s largest Spanish-speaking country by area and the second largest in Latin America.

Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas, rising 6,960 metres above sea level.

Argentina has operated Orcadas Base since 1904, the oldest permanent human presence in Antarctica.

Buenos Aires opened Line A in 1913, Latin America’s first underground railway.

Tango developed in Buenos Aires and Montevideo and joined UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2009.

Cueva de las Manos preserves hand-shaped rock art created between 13,000 and 9,500 years ago.

Five Argentinians won Nobel Prizes: three in science and two in peace.

Pato, a fast horseback game, has been Argentina’s national sport since 1953.

Argentina won the men’s FIFA World Cup in 1978, 1986 and 2022.

Argentina declared mate its national infusion in 2013, honouring its tradition of sharing the drink.

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Economic Overview

Macroeconomic Snapshot

GDP, current prices681.5Billions of USD · 2025
Real GDP growth4.4%Annual percent change · 2025
GDP per capita, current prices14,355USD per capita · 2025
Population47.47Millions of people · 2025
General government gross debt80.3%% of GDP · 2025
Income levelWorld Bank classificationUpper-middle Income

Last Updated: October 2026Source: IMF DataMapper; World Bank Open Data

Economic Comparison

IndicatorArgentinaUAEArgentinaUAE
GDP, current pricesBillions of USD · 2025681.5614.4
GDP, PPPCurrent int$, Billions · 20251,494.1871.7 (2024)
Real GDP growthAnnual percent change · 20254.4%6.2%
GDP per capita, current pricesUSD per capita · 202514,35554,151
PopulationMillions of people · 202547.4711.35
Unemployment rate% of total labor force · 20257.4%1.73%
Inflation rate (avg. consumer prices)Annual percent change · 202541.9%1.3%
General government gross debt% of GDP · 202580.3%33.9%
Income levelWorld Bank classificationUpper-middle IncomeHigh Income

Last Updated: October 2026Source: IMF DataMapper; World Bank Open Data

Foreign Trade

Argentina's Top 5 Trade Partners

  1. 01Brazil
  2. 02China
  3. 03United States of America
  4. 04Chile
  5. 05India

Argentina’s Imports

Top 5 Import Sources
  1. 01Brazil
  2. 02China
  3. 03United States of America
  4. 04Germany
  5. 05Paraguay
Top 5 Imports Globally
  1. Vehicles (other than railway)
  2. Machinery & mechanical appliances
  3. Electrical machinery & equipment
  4. Pharmaceutical products
  5. Mineral fuels & oils

Argentina’s Exports

Top 5 Export Destinations
  1. 01Brazil
  2. 02China
  3. 03United States of America
  4. 04Chile
  5. 05India
Top 5 Exports Globally
  1. Commodities not elsewhere specified
  2. Cereals
  3. Animal & vegetable fats & oils
  4. Food industry residues & animal fodder
  5. Mineral fuels & oils

Last Updated: October 2026Source: ITC Trade Map (2025)

Political Overview

Leadership

Head of State & Government

H.E. Javier Gerardo Milei

Since December 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Pablo Quirno Magrane

Since October 2025

Minister of Economy

H.E. Luis Andres Caputo

Since December 2023

Minister of Defense

H.E. Lt. Gen. Carlos Alberto Presti

Since December 2025

Political Summary

Political System

Federal Presidential Republic

The President serves as both head of state and head of government and holds executive power.

Ruling Party

La Libertad Avanza (LLA): Right-wing (since 2023)

Main Opposition Force(s)

Fuerza Patria: Centre-left

Next Presidential Election

Expected in October 2027

Next Legislative Election

October 2027

Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

51Organizations
22Member
17Founding Member
4Partner, Observer or Participant
8Not a Member

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Competitiveness Indexes

IndexYearRank Out ofArgentinaUAE
Economy
202670585
20221535127
202352.84
20261104822
Talent
202569549
20251355825
20251934715
Innovation
20261397525
202569609
Governance
20241934211
2024198879
Society
20261615351
20261714244
2023193479
20251483769
20261637273
20251474221
20261695771
AI
202436-8
20251955619

Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research

Bilateral Relations

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations26 Apr 197452 years of relations
H.E. Hafsa Abdullah Mohammed Sharif Al Ulama
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Hafsa Abdullah Mohammed Sharif Al UlamaUAE Ambassador to Argentina · Resident
H.E. Jorge Agustin Molina Arambarri
Foreign Ambassador
H.E. Jorge Agustin Molina ArambarriAmbassador of Argentina to the UAE · Resident

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Consular Information

2025 Figures
Tourists
Residents
Students
Golden Visa Holders
Argentina Nationalsin the UAE
----
UAE Citizensin Argentina
----

Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFA

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOUStatusNotes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Not Signed
Argentina is a member of MERCOSUR.MERCOSUR–UAE CEPA negotiations were launched on 8 Jul 2024.MERCOSUR–UAE fourth negotiating round was held on 4 Nov 2025.
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement
Ratified
Agreement for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments was signed on 16 Apr 2018.Agreement entered into force on 7 Nov 2024.
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Ratified
Signed on 3 Nov 2016.Entered into force on 20 Jan 2019.
ASAAir Services Agreement
Signed
MoU expanding air transport cooperation was signed in 2025.Air Services Agreement was signed in 2013.
FTAFree Trade Agreement
Signed
GCC–MERCOSUR Framework Agreement was signed on 10 May 2005.
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists

Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research

UAE Foreign Assistance

UAE Aid to Argentina20212022202320242025Total Amount
(2021–2025)
Amount (USD Mn)------

Last Updated: October 2026Source: UAEAID

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

  • H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of Economy and Tourism
    Sep2026
  • H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign Trade
    Jul2026
  • H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
    Jun2023

Official Visits to the UAE

  • H.E. Gerardo WertheinMinister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina
    Feb2025
  • H.E. Santiago Andres CafieroMinister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina
    Mar2022

The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.

Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research

Trade

Non-Oil Bilateral Trade

USD Millions2022202320242025% Change (2024–2025)
UAE imports from Argentina390356412462+12.2%
UAE exports to Argentina42224740-15.4%
UAE re-exports to Argentina407580223+179.1%
Total non-oil trade with Argentina472453538725+34.6%
CAGR (2022–2025)15.35%

Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFT

Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners

96thNon-oil trade partner of the UAEout of 246
88thSource of UAE importsout of 242
114thDestination for UAE exportsout of 221
75thDestination for UAE re‑exportsout of 227

Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFT

Key Trade Commodities

Top 5 Imports from Argentina

  1. 1Vegetable products
  2. 2Foodstuffs, beverages, spirits and tobacco
  3. 3Base metals and articles of base metal
  4. 4Animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes
  5. 5Live animals and their products

Top 5 Exports to Argentina

  1. 1Machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts
  2. 2Plastics, rubber and articles thereof
  3. 3Base metals and articles of base metal
  4. 4Products of the chemical or allied industries
  5. 5Textiles and textile articles

Top 5 Re-exports to Argentina

  1. 1Machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts
  2. 2Products of the chemical or allied industries
  3. 3Photographic, medical, musical instruments & parts
  4. 4Mineral products
  5. 5Base metals and articles of base metal

Last Updated: October 2026Source: FCSC

Foreign Direct Investment Flows

Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)3.5USD Millions
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)700.3USD Millions

Capex and jobs data include estimated values.

Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets

Major Companies and Investments

Major Argentine Companies in the UAE

  • TenarisTenarisIndustrial manufacturing
  • Techint Engineering & ConstructionTechint Engineering & ConstructionEngineering and construction

Major UAE Companies in Argentina

Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research

Business Support

Dubai Chamber International Office

International Office(s)Buenos Aires, Argentina

UAE-Argentina Joint Business Council

Joint Business Council(s)Reactivated in 2022, no meeting since.

Last Updated: September 2026Source: Various UAE Chambers

Cooperation Opportunities

Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.

Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research