Argentina's Fernandez set for China, Russia tour after IMF accord
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez will begin an overseas tour on Tuesday including visits to Russia and China, a trip that comes amid tensions over a possible conflict in Ukraine and in the wake of a breakthrough in debt talks with the International Monetary Fund.
The center-left leader, who is battling to revive the grains producing country's economy and replenish dwindling foreign currency reserves, will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Argentina's government said.
Fernandez also will travel to Barbados, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mia Mottley. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and other officials, while Economy Minister Martin Guzman will join the Russian leg of the tour.
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China is a major buyer of Argentine soybeans and beef and also has a major currency swap deal with the South American country, which helps to bolster its foreign reserve levels.
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