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Existing comment: Argentine - US
Longstanding Bilateral Relations
Argentina and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1822. This 190-years-old relationship is the longest that the United States has had with any Latin American country.
The bilateral relation is based on mutual respect and shared values like the promotion of peace and democracy and the respect for human rights and international law. Both countries actively work in global and regional multilateral forums like the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the G-20.
Argentina and the US have cooperated for decades in a wide range of areas such as:
* Human rights
* Science & technology
* Trade & investment
* Cultural & educational issues
* Nuclear security & non proliferation
* Fight against terrorism
* Space exploration
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