President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has praised the integration of the Armed Forces with other services in the Southern Cone, while pointing out the strengthening of bilateral ties in the region.
Speaking during the Armed Forces traditional Cameraderie Dinner, the head of state used the example of the recovery of the Libertad Frigate from vulture funds as a show of the country’s independence.
«Independence and freedom are not paid for, they are won,» CFK told military leaders in reference to the seizing and eventual liberation of the boat in Ghana.
Cristina also stated that the frigate had visited Cuba for the first time «before [US president Barack] Obama reestablished diplomatic relations.»
Source: Buenos Aires Herald