India and Argentina have reaffirmed their strategic and economic partnership, focusing on expanding trade, investment, technology cooperation and market access.

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• India and Argentina reaffirmed their commitment to deepen strategic and economic ties during the Fourth Joint Trade Committee meeting.
• Bilateral trade crossed $6.5 billion in 2025, recording annual growth of more than 17 percent between the two countries.
• Argentina has emerged as India’s fifth-largest trading partner, highlighting significant potential for further expansion and diversification of bilateral trade.
• Both sides discussed investment opportunities in mining, energy and infrastructure, including KABIL’s ongoing engagement in Argentina’s lithium sector.
• Progress was reported in improving market access for Indian agricultural products, including onions, milk, grapes, potatoes, bananas and pulses.
• Argentina agreed to work towards improving India’s regulatory status for pharmaceutical products and reducing barriers faced by Indian pharmaceutical companies.
• Aviation, space technology, telecommunications and digital services were identified as emerging sectors offering significant opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation.
• The two countries also explored cooperation in 5G, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure as part of their expanding technology partnership.
• The India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement was discussed as an important mechanism for expanding market access and strengthening economic integration.
• An Indian business delegation comprising more than 25 business leaders explored partnerships across agriculture, minerals, energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, tourism, banking and telecommunications.