In addition, the ambassador was awarded a silver medal by craftsmen from San Juan, with a hand-carved image of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and on the front, the coat of arms of the province.

The President welcomed Hayes and thanked him for the time spent staying in San Juan.

Furthermore, Uñac describes the geographic, demographic, economic, social and cultural details of San Juan and adds aspects to the diversification of the productive matrix, highlighting that “from traditional wine activities, we are progressing to mining, tourism, renewable energy development, medicinal cannabis production, which has an impact beneficial to the economy and to the development and expansion of the labor frontier in the province”, said Uñac.

Continuing his breakdown of San Juan, the governor stressed that “today we have only 3 percent unemployment, which we achieved as a result of the efforts of the people of San Juan, with clear action where to direct our actions. We are very open to developed countries like the UK who have a strategic view of us, expand business development, set up various companies, which we can contact from the private sector, as part of a country that establishes international relations”, concluded Uñac.

Meanwhile, Hayes stressed that “we have a lot in common to explore and we appreciate San Juan’s fight against climate change. I want to strengthen the social ties between San Juan and England.”

In addition, the ambassador stated that the UK was satisfied with the Argentinean wines and praised the wines from San Juan as the best.

“I know San Juan has a lot more to offer also in terms of tourism,” the official concluded.

The diplomat’s reception took place in the gardens of the Government House, where lieutenant governor Roberto Gattoni was also present; government minister, Alberto Hensel; Human Development and Social Promotion, Fabian Aballay; Tourism and Culture, Claudia Grynszpan; Treasury and Finance, Marisa López; Mining, Carlos Astudillo; Education, Cecilia Trincado Moncho and Health, Alejandra Venerando; Secretary of State for Security, Carlos Munisaga; Environment and Sustainable Development, Francisco Guevara; Sports, Jorge Chica; Science, Technology and Innovation, Marita Benavente; Secretary of Government, Justice and Human Rights, Nerina Eusebi and Deputy Secretary of Government Units, Luis Rueda.