United States, Argentina Sign Agreement To Boost Nanotechnology Cooperation

摘要

The United States and Argentina July 9 agreed to boost bilateral cooperation on nanotechnology in a deal that the South American country hopes will help it gain proficiency in launching nanoproduct business projects. "The United States and Argentina have a shared interest in the development of nanoscale science and technology," a joint statement signed by visiting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Tom Shannon and Argentina's Minister of Science, Technology, and Productive Innovation Lino Baranao said. "Both countries have existing scientific programs and are committed to seeing the emergence of safe products and sound policies to ensure societal benefit," according to the statement released by the American Embassy in Buenos Aires.