Venezuela, Argentina Fully Collaborate
The signing of 17 accords between Argentina and Venezuela, in energy, finances and health, are Thursday a solid support to economic collaboration and union in the region.

Argentina's President Nestor Kirchner's recent visit to Venezuela has strengthened these bilateral links, which include the creation of bases for the development of important financial institutions.

As for hydrocarbons, both statesmen analyzed the supply of fuel oil to Energia Argentina S.A. Company, while that entity made some forays with the state Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. into the prospecting of crude oil in the Orinoco Strip.

A larger presence of natural gas in the functioning of vehicles, as well as the purchase of those fuel-based units is included in the pacts.

Regarding finances, the Venezuela Economic and Social Development Bank arranged a line of credit to the SANCOR Cooperatives Unidas Ltd. of Argentina, in exchange for powdered milk and technology from that industry.

Other agreements include fostering technical and scientific cooperation to optimize agricultural production, exchange experiences, and give assessment and professional training in health.