Veep Talk: Mauricio Macri and Juan Manuel Santos

Vice President Pence spoke by telephone today with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina. The two leaders agreed that the United States and Argentina need to redouble their efforts to enhance job creation and economic growth in both countries. The Vice President underscored that Argentina's decision to host the G-20 Summit in 2018 provides a key opportunity to enhance Argentina's role in the global economy. The two leaders committed to maintaining an ongoing conversation on bilateral and hemispheric issues, and the Vice President noted that the President looks forward to speaking with President Macri soon.

Vice President Pence also conducted a phone conversation with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia. The two leaders discussed the important bilateral relationship between the United States and Colombia that has existed for many years, and they pledged to maintain and deepen their cooperation on security issues. The Vice President congratulated President Santos for the initial steps in implementing the Colombian peace accord. The two leaders vowed to remain in close communication on bilateral and regional priorities.  

Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President