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This article deals with the diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and international relations of Uruguay. At the political level, these matters are officially handled by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, also known as Cancillería, which answers to the President.

Overview

Uruguay traditionally has had strong political and cultural links with its neighbours and Europe. British diplomat Alfred Mitchell-Innes was Minister to Uruguay throughout the crucial years of World War I (1913–1919).

With globalization and regional economic problems, its links to North America have strengthened. Uruguay is a strong advocate of constitutional democracy, political pluralism, and individual liberties. Its international relations historically have been guided by the principles of nonintervention, multilateralism, respect for national sovereignty, and reliance on the rule of law to settle disputes. Uruguay's international relations also reflect its drive to seek export markets and foreign investment. It is a founding member of MERCOSUR. In June 1991, MERCOSUR and the United States signed the Rose Garden Agreement (also known as the "Four Plus One" Agreement). The agreement was non-operational until June 2001 when MERCOSUR invited the U.S. to discuss the feasibility of market access negotiations. The first U.S.-MERCOSUR meeting was held on September 24, 2001, and resulted in the creation of four working groups on industrial trade, e-commerce, agriculture, and investment.

Uruguay was a member of the Rio Group, an association of Latin American states that deals with multilateral security issues (under the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance), prior to the group's dissolution in 2011. Uruguay's location between Argentina and Brazil makes close relations with these two larger neighbors and MERCOSUR associate members Chile and Bolivia particularly important. An early proponent of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, Uruguay has actively participated in the follow-up process to the periodic Summits of the Americas, especially the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). Often considered a neutral country and blessed with a professional diplomatic corps, Uruguay is often called on to preside international bodies. Most recently, Uruguay was selected to chair the FTAA and WTO agricultural committees and a Uruguayan presides over the WTO General Assembly. Uruguay also is a member of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), a trade association based in Montevideo that includes 10 South American countries plus Mexico and Cuba.

In 2020, the new right-wing president of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, announced that he will implement radical changes in Uruguay's foreign policy, taking a harder attitude against disputed President Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela and improving relations with the U.S. The previous left-wing government of Uruguay had recognized Maduro as Venezuela's president. President Luis Lacalle Pou also declared the presidents of Venezuela and Cuba to be "dictators."

Disputes - international: Uncontested disputes with Brazil over tiny Isla Brasilera at the mouth of the Quarai/Cuareim River near the Argentina tripoint, and, 225 kilometers upriver, over the 235&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Invernada River region, as to which tributary is the legitimate source of the Quarai/Cuareim River.

In the 1960s, the US Office of Public Safety helped in training Uruguayan police officers. Dan Mitrione taught torture methods used against the civilian population and the Tupamaros.

Diplomatic relations

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Bilateral relations

Africa

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Angola–Uruguay relations

  • Angola has a consulate-general in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Angola from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.

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|||31 March 1984

  • DR Congo is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to the DR Congo from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Egypt–Uruguay relations

  • Egypt has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Cairo and an honorary consulate in Alexandria.

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|||<!--Start date-->4 October 1991||

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 October 1991.

  • Libya is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Libya from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See South Africa–Uruguay relations

  • South Africa is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Pretoria.

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Americas

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="width:100%; margin:auto;"

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|||<!--Start date-->20 July 1811

|See Argentina–Uruguay relations

Uruguay and Argentina established diplomatic relations on July 20, 1811. Uruguay gained its independence after the Cisplatine War, with Argentine aid. During the Uruguayan Civil War, Argentina supported the National Party. The countries were allied during the Paraguayan War.

Since the end of the 19th century, both countries have shared a similar pattern of European immigration. They have very close economic, cultural and political ties with each other. Between the 1960s and the 1990s there was much Uruguayan immigration to Argentina. Today, there are around 120,000 people of Uruguayan descent living in Argentina.

In 2006 the countries had their first diplomatic tensions over the Pulp mill dispute, which was resolved in 2010.

  • Argentina has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Buenos Aires.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Bolivia–Uruguay relations

  • Bolivia has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in La Paz.

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|||<!--Start date-->28 September 1987||

  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 28, 1987.
  • Both countries are full members of Organization of American States.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Brazil–Uruguay relations

  • Brazil and Uruguay are neighboring countries that share close historical, cultural and geographical ties. The singularity of the bilateral relationship between the two countries originates from the strong historical connection - marked by important events, such as the establishment of the Colônia do Sacramento in 1680, the annexation by Brazil and the subsequent creation of the Província Cisplatina in 1815, and Uruguay's independence from Brazil in 1828.
  • The signing of the Treaty of Asunción in 1991 initiated a period of closer political, economical and diplomatic ties.
  • Brazil has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Brasília.

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|||<!--Start date--> 1953|| See Canada–Uruguay relations

  • Canada has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Ottawa, two consulates general in Montreal and Toronto, and an honorary consulate in Vancouver.
  • Canada and Uruguay have a Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) which came into force in 1999; a bilateral Social Security Agreement that came into force in January 2002; and a bilateral Audiovisual Co-Production Agreement to encourage joint film productions, which came into force in October 2005.
  • Both countries are full members of the Cairns Group and of the Organization of American States.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Chile–Uruguay relations

  • Chile has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Santiago.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Colombia–Uruguay relations

  • Colombia has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Bogotá.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Costa Rica–Uruguay relations

  • Costa Rica has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in San José.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Cuba–Uruguay relations

  • Cuba has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Havana.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Dominican Republic–Uruguay relations

  • Dominican Republic has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Santo Domingo.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Ecuador–Uruguay relations

  • Ecuador has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Quito.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See El Salvador–Uruguay relations

  • El Salvador has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in San Salvador.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Guatemala–Uruguay relations

  • Guatemala has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Guatemala City.

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|||<!--Start date-->3 June 1985||

  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1985.
  • Guyana is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Guyana from its embassy in Panama City, Panama.
  • Both countries are full members of Organization of American States and Union of South American Nations.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Honduras–Uruguay relations

  • Honduras is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Honduras from its embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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|||<!--Start date--> 22 February 1831

|See Mexico–Uruguay relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on the 22 February 1831.

  • Mexico has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Mexico City.
  • Both countries are full members of the Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the former Rio Group.
  • On July 15, 2004, both nations signed a Free Trade Agreement with each other.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Nicaragua–Uruguay relations

  • Nicaragua is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Santiago, Chile.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Nicaragua from its embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Panama–Uruguay relations

  • Panama has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Panama City.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Paraguay–Uruguay relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 6, 1845. During the Paraguayan War, even if Uruguay was the smallest member of the coalition which Paraguay had to face, soldiers of both countries fought each other during three major battles: Battle of Jataí, Battle of Tuyutí and Battle of Curupaity. Both countries were founding members of the Mercosur. Both countries are full members of the Latin Union, of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, of the Organization of American States, of the Organization of Ibero-American States, of the Union of South American Nations, and of the former Rio Group.

  • Paraguay has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Asunción.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Peru–Uruguay relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1912, but various agreements were informally passed during the second half of the 19th century. Both countries are full members of the Latin Union, of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, of the Organization of American States, of the Organization of Ibero-American States and of the Union of South American Nations, and of the former Rio Group.

  • Peru has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Lima.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See United States–Uruguay relations

Uruguay cooperates with the U.S. on law enforcement matters, such as regional efforts to fight drug trafficking and terrorism. It has also been very active in human rights issues. In 2002, Uruguay and the U.S. created a Joint Commission on Trade and Investment (JCTI) to exchange ideas on a variety of economic topics. In March 2003, the JCTI identified six areas of concentration until the eventual signing of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA): customs issues, intellectual property protection, investment, labor, environment, and trade in goods. In late 2004, Uruguay and the U.S. signed an Open Skies Agreement, which was ratified in May 2006. In November 2005, they signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which entered into force on November 1, 2006. A Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) was signed in January 2007. More than 80 U.S.-owned companies operate in Uruguay, and many more market U.S. goods and services.

  • United States has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Chicago, Miami, New York City and San Francisco.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Uruguay–Venezuela relations

  • Uruguay has an embassy in Caracas.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Montevideo.

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|||<!--Start date-->27 May 1992|| See Armenia–Uruguay relations

  • Armenia has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Yerevan.
  • There are around 19,000 people of Armenian descent living in Uruguay. Uruguay was the first country to recognize the Armenian genocide on April 20, 1965.
  • In May 2022, the two countries agreed to open embassies in each other's countries; Yerevan and Montevideo.

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|||<!--Start date-->11 January 1995

|See Azerbaijan–Uruguay relations

  • Azerbaijan is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.

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|||<!--Start date-->1972|| See Bangladesh–Uruguay relations

  • Bangladesh is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Bangladesh from its embassy in New Delhi, India.

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|||<!--Start date-->1988|| See China–Uruguay relations

  • China has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Beijing.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See India–Uruguay relations

  • India is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in New Delhi.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Iran–Uruguay relations

  • Iran has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Tehran.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Israel–Uruguay relations

  • Israel has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Tel Aviv and two honorary consulates in Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Uruguay was one of the first nations to recognize Israel as independent.
  • There are more than 30,000 Jews living in Uruguay, representing about 1% of the Uruguayan total population (See Jews in Uruguay).

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|||<!--Start date-->September 1921|| See Japan–Uruguay relations

  • Japan has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Tokyo.
  • There are a few hundred people of Japanese descent living in Uruguay. (See also Japanese Uruguayan)
  • Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Uruguay

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|||<!--Start date-->1945||See Lebanon–Uruguay relations

  • Lebanon has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Beirut.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Malaysia–Uruguay relations

  • Malaysia is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

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|||<!--Start date-->||

  • In 2006 a commercial agreement was celebrated between Pakistan and Mercosur (a trade bloc of which Uruguay is part). There is a Pakistan-Uruguay Chamber of Commerce. *When war broke out in East Pakistan in 1971, Uruguay initially hesistated to take sides. However, on August 24, 1971, Uruguay recognized Bangladesh (hithero East Pakistan) as an independent state.
  • In 2007 Montevideo hosted the first 'International Kashmir Conference'. The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan took part in the event, which was co-organized by the Catholic University of Uruguay. Khan met with a number of Uruguayan senators during his stay.
  • Pakistan is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Pakistan from is embassy in Tehran, Iran.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Palestine–Uruguay relations

  • Palestine has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Ramallah.

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  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Riyadh.

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|||<!--Start date-->7 October 1964|| See South Korea–Uruguay relations

  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Uruguay) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) began on 7 October 1964.
  • Koreans in Uruguay
  • In September 2008 Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez visited the Republic of Korea.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay

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|||<!--Date started-->1929||See Turkey–Uruguay relations

  • Turkey has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul.

With the Vietnamese unification in 1975, the relationship between South Vietnam and Uruguay ended. The unified Vietnam and Uruguay later established diplomatic relations on 11 August 1993.

  • Uruguay has had an embassy in Hanoi since 2010.
  • Vietnam is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Europe

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Austria–Uruguay relations

  • Austria is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Vienna.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Belgium–Uruguay relations

  • Belgium is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Brussels.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Czech Republic–Uruguay relations

  • Czech Republic is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.

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  • Denmark is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.

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|||<!--Start date--> 21 March 1935

|See Finland–Uruguay relations

  • Uruguay recognised the independence of Finland on August 18, 1919.
  • Finland is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Helsinki.

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|||<!--Start date-->1825|| See France–Uruguay relations

  • France has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Paris and 3 honorary consulates (in Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulouse).
  • Both countries are full members of the Latin Union.
  • French Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Uruguay

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|||<!--Start date-->1850|| See Germany–Uruguay relations

  • Germany has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Hamburg and six honorary consulates (in Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Potsdam and Stuttgart).
  • Germany is Uruguay's principal trading partner in the European Union.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Greece–Uruguay relations

  • Greece has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Athens.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Holy See–Uruguay relations

  • Holy See and an apostolic nunciature in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Rome accredited to the Holy See.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Hungary–Uruguay relations

  • Hungary is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has an embassy office in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.

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|||<!--Start date-->1861|| See Italy–Uruguay relations

  • Italy has an embassy in Montevideo and four honorary consulates (in Colonia, Maldonado, Melo and Paysandú).
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Rome, a consulate-general in Milan and four honorary consulates (in Bologna, Genoa, Livorno and Venice).
  • Both countries are full members of the Latin Union.
  • There are around 1,500,000 people of Italian descent living in Uruguay.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Netherlands–Uruguay relations

  • Netherlands is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in The Hague.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Poland–Uruguay relations

  • Poland is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Portugal–Uruguay relations

  • Portugal has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Lisbon.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Romania–Uruguay relations

  • Romania has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Bucharest.

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Russia–Uruguay relations

Russia is looking for cooperation with Uruguay in the field of nuclear energy, the Russian ambassador to Latin America said: "Our countries could maintain cooperation in the sphere of nuclear energy although Uruguay's legislation bans the use of nuclear energy". The diplomat said Uruguayan officials had shown interest in a floating nuclear power plant, when the project's presentation took place at the Russian Embassy recently. The first floating plant will have capacity of 70 MW of electricity, and about 300 MW of thermal power. The cost of the first plant is estimated at US$400 million, but could later be reduced to $240 million. This year marks the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Uruguay.

  • Russia has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Moscow.

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|||<!--Start date-->1950||

Both countries have established diplomatic relations in September 1950. A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.

  • Serbia is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania.

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|||<!--Start date-->19 July 1870|| See Spain–Uruguay relations

  • Spain has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Madrid and four consulates general (in Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santiago de Compostela and Valencia) and seven honorary consulates (in Bilbao, Palma de Majorca, Pamplona, Salamanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Seville and Vigo).
  • Both countries are full members of the Latin Union, of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, and of the Organization of Ibero-American States.
  • Spanish Ministry of Foreign about relations with Uruguay (in Spanish only)

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|||<!--Start date-->|| See Sweden–Uruguay relations

  • Uruguay has an embassy in Stockholm.
  • Sweden is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains and honorary consulate in Montevideo.

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|||<!--Start date-->1828|| See Switzerland–Uruguay relations

Both countries share a long history of mutual economic relations, and they established diplomatic relations in 1828. In the twentieth century, Uruguay has looked to Switzerland as a model for government, historical and cultural ties go back to at least the nineteenth century. There are 956 people with Swiss passports residing in Uruguay in 2009. Uruguay was described as the "Switzerland of the Americas" in a 1951 New York Times article for its popularity as a haven for capital fleeing Europe at the time and its adoption of Swiss-inspired banking laws. Thomas J. Knight also wrote that "Uruguay has for most of its history been the 'Switzerland' of South America."

  • Switzerland has an embassy in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Bern.

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|||<!--Start date-->||See Ukraine–Uruguay relations

  • Ukraine is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
  • Uruguay is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Bucharest (Romania) and through an honorary consulate in Kyiv.
  • There are around 10,000 people of Ukrainian descent living in Uruguay.

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Uruguay established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom in 1833.

  • Uruguay maintains an embassy in London.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact, the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.

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Oceania

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  • Australia is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Canberra and a consulate-general in Sydney.
  • Australia and Uruguay share an interest in the Antarctic waters and the fisheries therein. Both countries are full members of the Cairns Group and of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. A number of incidents have taken place in Antarctic waters involving Uruguayan-flagged sailing boats and Australian officers.

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  • New Zealand is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in Montevideo.
  • Uruguay is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and maintains an honorary consulate in Christchurch.
  • In November 2001, the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, paid the first visit to Uruguay by a New Zealand Head of Government
  • In November 2007 the President of Uruguay, Tabaré Vázquez paid the first ever visit of a Uruguayan head of state to New Zealand
  • Both countries are full members of the Cairns Group and of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
  • New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay

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See also

  • List of diplomatic missions in Uruguay
  • List of diplomatic missions of Uruguay
  • Embassy of Uruguay in Washington

References

Further reading

  • Cameselle-Pesce, Pedro M. "Forgotten neighbors: The challenge of Uruguay-United States relations during the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1929-1945" (PhD. Diss. Fordham University, 2016; ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2016. 10256204).
  • Knarr, James C., "Uruguay and the United States, 1903–1929: Diplomacy in the Progressive Era" New Studies in U.S. Foreign Relations (2012). online
  • Luján, Carlos. "Brazil as a global stakeholder: a view from Uruguay." in Foreign policy responses to the rise of Brazil: balancing power in emerging states (London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2016) pp. 90-113. online
  • Meyer, Peter J. "Uruguay: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations." (Library Of Congress Washington Dc Congressional Research Service, 2010) online.
  • Travieso, Emiliano. "United by grass, separated by coal: Uruguay and New Zealand during the First Globalization." Journal of Global History 15.2 (2020): 269–289. online
  • Urdinez, Francisco, Camilo López Burian, and Amâncio Jorge de Oliveira. "Mercosur and the Brazilian leadership challenge in the era of Chinese growth: a Uruguayan foreign policy perspective." New Global Studies 10.1 (2016): 1-25. online
  • Winn, Peter. "British informal empire in Uruguay in the nineteenth century." Past & Present 73 (1976): 100-126. online
  • Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations