After Pope Leo XIV delivered his address at the Palacio Libertad, the Group of Six (G6) – a coalition of major Argentine business entities that includes the Union of Industrialists and Agribusiness (UIA), the Rural Association, the banking sector, the chambers of construction, and the stock exchange – announced a call for a broad dialogue table. In a statement released by the G6, the group welcomed the Pope and highlighted the pastoral significance of his visit. It also framed the occasion as an opportunity for all Argentines, believers and non‑believers alike, to reflect on the values that should unite the country and shape its future. The communiqué noted that many of those values have Christian roots and are part of the nation’s shared history, citing dignity, work, solidarity, respect for others, and the common good. The G6 emphasized that technological progress, including artificial intelligence and new production methods, presents both opportunities and challenges. It referenced the Pope’s first encyclical, which urges that progress should not leave behind new ruins and that it must be embraced as a shared responsibility. The statement reiterated that economic and technological development is meaningful only when it serves people. According to the communiqué, the business community sees its role as investing, innovating, producing, competing fairly, and creating formal employment. It stresses that work is not merely income but also dignity, learning, integration, and a path for individuals to build their life projects. The G6 highlighted a special responsibility toward those with fewer opportunities and young people, calling for an Argentina where education opens doors, effort is rewarded, and no one is permanently left out. The G6 underscored that no single sector can shape the nation’s future alone. It called for a dialogue that includes entrepreneurs, workers, unions, governments, universities, religious communities, and civil society. The aim is to agree on a few foundational principles that will endure beyond any single administration. Each sector would articulate its expectations of the others and, most importantly, its commitments. The communiqué concluded by expressing hope that the Pope’s visit would inspire this encounter, while stressing that the agreement and the responsibility to fulfill it belong to the participants. It welcomed the Pope with the message: “Welcome to Argentina. May your presence be a message of faith and an invitation to listen more, overcome divisions, and build a better future for all Argentines.”
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