Ambassador Javier Figueroa will represent Argentina at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in the United Kingdom

Casket bearers carry the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as she arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. September 11, 2022. REUTERS/ALEX CONSTANTIDIS/POOL

The Argentine government identified that ambassador Javier Figueroa It will be the official who will represent the country in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeralWorld Health Organization He died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle (Scotland)..

At first it was speculated that Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero might be sent to the next party September 19 In Westminster Abbey. However, it was finally decided that this role should be played by the diplomat representing the country in the United Kingdom.

The decision contradicts the position of other countries in the world, which will send representatives of a higher level. In the case of Mexico, its president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador He will not attend, but he appointed the chief diplomat, Marcelo Ebrardso that he can go as an envoy from his country.

The day scheduled for the British monarch’s funeral, Alberto Fernandez And the consultant Santiago Cafiero They plan to participate in United Nations Assemblyin New York City.

Javier Figueroa, Argentine Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Javier Figueroa, Argentine Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Among those who have already confirmed their presence at the funeral Joe Biden, the President of the United States; Alexander van der Bellen, President of Austria; Jacinda ArdenPrime Minister of New Zealand; Anthony AlbaneseAustralian Prime Minister; Nauseda GypsiesPresident of Lithuania; Ranil Wickremesinghethe President of Sri Lanka; Frank Walter Steinmeierthe President of Germany; Yoon Seok Yeolthe president of South Korea; Jair Bolsonarothe president of Brazil; belgium kings, Philip and Matilda; Andre Dudathe president of Poland and Sergio Mattarellathe President of Italy.

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