Argentine President Javier Milei is scheduled to visit Paris this week to participate in a forum designed to attract foreign investment amid signs of economic stagnation in Argentina, the government announced Sunday. The visit will include a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and a speech at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Milei is set to lead a government delegation to the event, known as “Argentina Week,” which runs from September 30 to October 2. The president departs Buenos Aires on Tuesday, with his agenda including a presentation on Thursday at the OECD followed by a bilateral meeting with Macron.

The trip comes at a challenging time for Argentina’s economy, which recorded a 0.6 percent decline in GDP during the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year. Since taking office in 2023, Milei has pursued a strict austerity program, cutting government spending and successfully reining in inflation—from triple-digit levels to around 35 percent annually. However, these measures have also strained the country’s industrial sector, employment levels, and consumer demand.

Milei, known for his outspoken libertarian views and self-identification as an anarcho-capitalist, sparked controversy last week in an interview with French television channel LCI. He criticized Europe for what he described as excessive regulation, immigration, and “woke” ideologies, and expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump, whom he said Europeans dislike because Trump is candid about Europe’s challenges.

The visit reflects Milei’s effort to strengthen Argentina’s international economic ties and encourage investment despite domestic economic difficulties. The government aims to use the platform of “Argentina Week” to showcase opportunities and reshape the country’s economic trajectory under Milei’s leadership.