By Gloria Ogbonna
Argentine President Javier Milei has expressed strong interest in meeting Reform UK leader and prominent Brexit advocate Nigel Farage, signaling a growing ideological alignment between the outspoken libertarian leader and figures on the British Right.
In an interview with The UK Telegraph on Monday, Milei made it clear that while he is open to engaging with Britain’s current leadership, his enthusiasm was unmistakably reserved for Farage, whose campaign against bureaucratic overreach has drawn Milei’s admiration.
The comments came during a wide-ranging discussion with The Telegraph as Milei outlined his desire to rebuild and strengthen Argentina’s relationship with the United Kingdom. The Argentine president also revealed that he hopes to make a personal visit to Britain in the spring, using the trip to deepen political, cultural, and economic ties.
When asked whether he would be willing to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Milei responded casually, saying, “Yes, why not?” However, the tone of the interview changed dramatically when the subject turned to Nigel Farage.
Milei erupted with excitement, exclaiming “¡ABSOLUTAMENTE!”—a moment that prompted his interpreter to humorously translate the phrase as “Abso-bloody-lutely!” for the benefit of the British audience.
Milei went on to praise Brexit as a “very interesting vision,” adding that he believes he would “learn a lot” from a detailed discussion with Farage.
The Argentine leader has repeatedly emphasized his belief in national sovereignty, limited government, and radical economic reform—principles that closely mirror Farage’s own political messaging.
Starmer, however, may not be first in line for Milei’s attention should the visit take place. The Argentine president also expressed great enthusiasm about meeting “Michael FELIPE!”—a reference to Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. Milei, a lifelong fan of the legendary band, once sang in a Rolling Stones cover group but said he quit because he “no longer wanted to foul the music that Jagger and Keith Richards made.”
Adding another layer to the potential diplomatic schedule, Milei suggested that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni—whom he described as his closest ally on the world stage—would also take precedence if she happened to be in London at the same time. Milei praised Meloni for directly confronting what he calls “wokeism” and for taking a firm stance on immigration.
“When immigration does not include cultural integration, it is not immigration anymore—it’s invasion,” Milei said, lauding Meloni’s courage and clarity on the issue.
That friendship, Milei noted, has already yielded tangible economic benefits. Italian investment in Argentina has surged into the billions of dollars, helping fuel an economic turnaround that has softened criticism of Milei’s aggressive austerity measures and state-shrinking reforms. Under his leadership, Argentina’s economy has shown strong signs of growth after years of stagnation.
Milei is also a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, further cementing his place among a growing network of right-leaning populist leaders across the Western world.
The Telegraph humorously speculated that a memorable Rolling Stones karaoke moment could unfold if Milei, Trump, Farage, and Meloni ever found themselves in the same room during the Argentine president’s London visit.
Earlier in December, Telegraph journalist Tom Scotson quoted Farage as saying he was “keen” to meet Milei, praising the Argentine president for dramatically cutting back the administrative state—something Farage argues Reform UK must also pursue.
Scotson noted some concern within Britain’s political establishment that Milei’s visit could energize the British Right, which increasingly admires the “firebrand anarcho-capitalist” for his unapologetic disdain for bureaucracy and expansive government. That admiration reportedly extends to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
“Many are privately hoping his visit will also invite strong contrasts between a growing Argentina—once seen as the basket case of South America—and a Britain that is teetering towards more state control and slower growth,” Scotson observed.
He concluded by framing Milei’s rising international profile as emblematic of a broader shift in global politics and economics.
“Milei’s visit captures the direction of travel in Britain and the world economy: the Right holds the momentum. What matters now is whether they can use it effectively.”
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