Argentinean President Javier Milei arrived in Italy and was welcomed in the historic headquarters of the daily newspaper Il Tempo for the award ceremony of the Milton Friedman International Prize 2024, promoted by the Milton Friedman Institute, the Students for Liberty Italia organisation and the Roman newspaper. The event, held in Palazzo Wedekind, located in Piazza Colonna opposite Palazzo Chigi, represented a moment of great political and cultural relevance, underlining the importance of economic and political freedom in the international context.

The presence of the Argentinean leader represents a symbolic bridge that strengthens the historical, cultural and economic ties between Italy and Argentina, uniting two nations that share common values and a long tradition of friendship. The event had an international media resonance and there were many prominent guests, including representatives of Italian institutions and academia, as well as personalities from the business and journalistic world. The ceremony was moderated by the Director of Il Tempo, Tommaso Cerno, while President Milei concluded with a speech in which he reiterated his economic vision based on growth and the free market.