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AMBASSADOR WAYNE MEETS GOVERNOR OF FORMOSA GILDO INSFRÁN
November 20, 2008
“I expressed my interest in deepening the ties of friendship and cooperation between the province of Formosa and the U.S. Embassy; especially with respect to the economy, education and security. I would like to further develop our areas of cooperation,” – said Ambassador Wayne.
U.S. Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne met with Formosa Governor Gildo Insfrán during the Governor’s visit to Buenos Aires. The Governor was accompanied by Provincial Minister of Public Works and Services Jorge Ibáñez and his Economic Adviser Raúl Fernández. During their meeting, the Ambassador and the Governor discussed economic development of the province, renewable energy, indigenous issues, and the challenges of cross-border security. In addition, the Governor highlighted the successes of Formosa’s health system, noting the province has the only public hospital out of Buenos Aires that offers transplants. At the end of the meeting, the Governor invited the Ambassador to visit his province in fall 2009.
The Ambassador also congratulated the Governor Insfrán for the recent victory of Formosa’s volleyball team, “Unión Formosa”:” I congratulate the province for the success of its young volleyball athletes on the team, now leading the Argentine Volleyball League after earning recent victories,” – said the Ambassador.
