# Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace

> Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace for investment talks.
- Title: Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace for investment talks. Macron and Milei discussed investment, fiscal surplus, and austerity during a 40-minute meeting at…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/javier-in-paris-macron-hosts-milei-at-elysee-palace.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-02T01:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier milei, emmanuel macron, elysee palace, argentina week, totalenergies, investment, fiscal surplus, austerity, news, politics, world
## Milei returns from Paris
President Javier Milei returned from Paris with promises of investment in his pocket to boost Argentina's economic reforms and energy resources.
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## Argentina Week event
Argentina Week, a government-backed investment roadshow, brought together officials, governors, business leaders, and European investors for strategic sector discussions.
## Macron and Milei meet at Élysée
Macron and Milei held a 40-minute private meeting at the Élysée Palace focusing on investments, fiscal surplus, and austerity measures.
## Key takeaway

Macron and Milei discussed investment, fiscal surplus, and austerity during a 40-minute meeting at the Élysée Palace.