Talks held between China and Argentina for infrastructure funding

Talks have been held in Beijing between Chinese companies and Argentina's Finance and Federal Planning Ministry. Argentina Is keen for Chinese firms to be involved in 15 infrastructure projects worth a total of US$19 billion planned for the South American country. One of the key projects that has been under discussion is that of the Agua Negra Tunnel, which will connect Argentina and Chile through the Andes Mountains. 5711 China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) is one of several companies interested in the Agua Negra tunnel project.