06:13Argentina-Russia Business Council Chair Pablo Cousino announced that Buenos Aires signed an agreement with Moscow to import Russian vodka, one of the most popular spirits in the country. The announcement was made during a session of the 27th St Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday.
"Vodka has long been very popular in Argentina. But they drink vodka from France, they drink vodka from Sweden, but there is no vodka from Russia. We have signed two agreements to import vodka from Russia to Argentina," Cousino said.
"[This agreement is] with two important and well-known companies in Russia, there are many of them, but the important thing is that Argentina will have Russian vodka, Russian-made vodka, real vodka," he continued.
Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary of Latin American and Caribbean Economic System Clarems Endara Vera highlighted the interest of regional entrepreneurs in collaborating with Russian companies, despite the risks posed by unilateral sanctions and complex logistics.
"They see the potential for development. They see this potential as a consequence of closing or restricting existing markets. What does this new relationship model offer? A lot of opportunities, a lot of growth," he added.
In turn, Venezuelan Vice-President for Economy Jose Felix Rivas Alvarado announced that his country started to accept Mir cards issued by Russian banks.
SPIEF 2024, taking place from June 5-8, includes participants from over 136 countries. Since its inception in 1997, the forum has served as a platform for international dialogue on economic matters, with the patronage and participation of the Russian Federation's president since 2005.
'Argentina will have Russian vodka' - Business Council Chair as Buenos Aires agrees to import iconic spirit for first time
Argentina-Russia Business Council Chair Pablo Cousino announced that Buenos Aires signed an agreement with Moscow to import Russian vodka, one of the most popular spirits in the country. The announcement was made during a session of the 27th St Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday.
"Vodka has long been very popular in Argentina. But they drink vodka from France, they drink vodka from Sweden, but there is no vodka from Russia. We have signed two agreements to import vodka from Russia to Argentina," Cousino said.
"[This agreement is] with two important and well-known companies in Russia, there are many of them, but the important thing is that Argentina will have Russian vodka, Russian-made vodka, real vodka," he continued.
Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary of Latin American and Caribbean Economic System Clarems Endara Vera highlighted the interest of regional entrepreneurs in collaborating with Russian companies, despite the risks posed by unilateral sanctions and complex logistics.
"They see the potential for development. They see this potential as a consequence of closing or restricting existing markets. What does this new relationship model offer? A lot of opportunities, a lot of growth," he added.
In turn, Venezuelan Vice-President for Economy Jose Felix Rivas Alvarado announced that his country started to accept Mir cards issued by Russian banks.
SPIEF 2024, taking place from June 5-8, includes participants from over 136 countries. Since its inception in 1997, the forum has served as a platform for international dialogue on economic matters, with the patronage and participation of the Russian Federation's president since 2005.
Argentina-Russia Business Council Chair Pablo Cousino announced that Buenos Aires signed an agreement with Moscow to import Russian vodka, one of the most popular spirits in the country. The announcement was made during a session of the 27th St Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday.
"Vodka has long been very popular in Argentina. But they drink vodka from France, they drink vodka from Sweden, but there is no vodka from Russia. We have signed two agreements to import vodka from Russia to Argentina," Cousino said.
"[This agreement is] with two important and well-known companies in Russia, there are many of them, but the important thing is that Argentina will have Russian vodka, Russian-made vodka, real vodka," he continued.
Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary of Latin American and Caribbean Economic System Clarems Endara Vera highlighted the interest of regional entrepreneurs in collaborating with Russian companies, despite the risks posed by unilateral sanctions and complex logistics.
"They see the potential for development. They see this potential as a consequence of closing or restricting existing markets. What does this new relationship model offer? A lot of opportunities, a lot of growth," he added.
In turn, Venezuelan Vice-President for Economy Jose Felix Rivas Alvarado announced that his country started to accept Mir cards issued by Russian banks.
SPIEF 2024, taking place from June 5-8, includes participants from over 136 countries. Since its inception in 1997, the forum has served as a platform for international dialogue on economic matters, with the patronage and participation of the Russian Federation's president since 2005.