Scholz begins a tour of Latin America to deepen Germany’s economic relations in the region

Jan. 28 () –

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is embarking on a four-day trip to Latin America this Saturday, where he hopes to meet with the heads of government of Argentina, Chile and Brazil on his first visit to the region since he took office at the end of 2021. as reported by the DPA agency.

The first stop is Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, followed by Chile on Sunday and a two-day visit to Brazil, where he will meet his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was sworn in on January 1.

As detailed by Scholz’s press office, the trip underlines “the importance of the region as a partner of the German government.” Specifically, the foreign minister hopes to deepen political and economic relations with Latin America.

It also hopes to address issues such as the fight against climate change, sustainable economic growth and socio-ecological transformation, as well as show itself as a valued partner for “a rules-based multipolar international order”.

Scholz, a social democrat, visits Latin America long before his predecessor, the conservative Angela Merkel, who only visited the continent two and a half years after taking office.

The chancellor wants to expand Germany’s international relations and reduce its energy dependence on Russia after the Russian attack on Ukraine, which is why he has already been to Asia three times and has made an important trip to Africa.