23/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - On 19 May, the Greek Presidency made the following statement on behalf of the EU, concerning the Presidential elections in Argentina: 'The EU congratulates Mr. Nestor Kirchner on his election as President of Argentina and wishes every success to the new President in his endeavours to consolidate social justice, put an end to the economic problems of the country and bring stability and prosperity to the people of Argentina. The EU wishes to express its optimism that the new Government of Argentina, with the President-elect at the helm, will bring the country again to the forefront of the political and economic scene of the Latin America region and in particular its southern cone. The EU, in the framework of the excellent relations with Argentina, will continue to enhance political dialogue and develop further the economic relations with the country, for the benefit of both, be it on a bilateral level or in the framework of the EU-Mercosur co-operation scheme.