President: Argentina willing to improve ties with U.S.

Argentine President Christina Fernandez said Thursday that her country was willing to improve relations with the United States and reinforce their traditional friendship.

After a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Earl Wayne who termed it friendly and fruitful, Fernandez emphasized the importance of the Argentine-U.S. relations and expressed hope for the two countries to take joint action to enhance and consolidate bilateral ties.

Wayne briefed the president on the latest progress concerning the investigation on an alleged scheme to smuggle 800,000 U.S. dollars to a presidential candidate in Argentina and said the whole legislative proceedings don't have any link to the U.S. government.

Wanye added that the United States and Argentina share common stances and interests in many fields and the U.S. government hopes to enhance cooperation with Argentina in all fields.

Argentine Chief of Cabinet Alberto Fernandez and Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana were also present at the meeting.

U.S. authorities have arrested three Venezuelans on charges of being undeclared agents for Venezuela involved in a scheme to smuggle 800,000 U.S. dollars to Argentina's presidential campaign.

Argentina has lashed back on charges by a U.S. court that Venezuela sent a cash-filled suitcase to Argentina to fund Fernandez's presidential campaign.

(Xinhua)