WASHINGTON

The US and Argentina have reached a deal on critical minerals, the Argentine Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

The two countries signed a framework instrument for strengthening the supply of critical minerals in mining and processing, the ministry said in a statement.

The US and Argentia "reaffirm their strategic partnership and their commitment to developing a secure, resilient and competitive supply chain," it added.

The ministry said the instrument represents an opportunity for economic and productive growth for Argentia.