Argentinean president receives Nueva Economia Forum award in Spain

Argentinean President Mauricio Marci received the Nueva Economia Forum prize on Friday from Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Madrid.

During an award ceremony at the Royal Theatre, Macri talked about fears in the current world, saying the best way to face them is by working together.

"There are fears that rule many decisions...But facing these doubts, I am here saying that...we will find the answers easier, better and faster if we work together, the Spanish people and the Argentinean people," said Marci, who is on a three-day state visit to Spain.

Nueva Economia Forum is Spain's leading debating organization, and the award recognizes the historical ties between the Latin-American country and Spain.

Marci also stressed that fighting against poverty is the priority of his government.

Both Rajoy and Macri highlighted the importance of making good use of the Spanish companies operating in Argentina, which they believe will give a helping hand to the country in its efforts to combat poverty.

"In this labor of reform and openness to the world, Argentina has the sympathy and, as far as possible, the support of Spain," Rajoy said.

Argentina and Spain are "brother countries and we will continue working to strengthen bilateral relations to benefit all of our citizens," Rajoy has said Thursday after a meeting with Marci at his official residence at the Palacio del Moncloa.

The two leaders also signed an agreement on Thursday to continue strategic ties between their nations.

Spain is the main European investor in Argentina. The country's exports to Argentina are worth more than 850 million euros (about 899 million U.S. dollars) a year, while imports are worth over 1.5 billion euros (about 1.59 billion dollars) annually. Endi