United Kingdom–Uruguay relations

British–Uruguayan relations

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United Kingdom–Uruguay relations are the foreign and bilateral relations between the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 21 February 1833.[1][2]

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,[3] the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.[4]

History

Both countries established diplomatic relations immediately after Uruguay's independence in 1825.[5] Paramount to Uruguay's constitution as a state was the Preliminary Peace Convention of 1828, a piece of British diplomacy.

The UK played an important role in Uruguay's history until the end of World War II, after which the United States played an increasing role.

In 2022, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou to talks at Downing Street. The two met on May 23 and discussed deepening trade ties and removing trade barriers, as well as Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. They also discussed security ties.[6]

Diplomatic missions

  • Uruguay maintains an embassy in London.[2]
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Uruguay through its embassy in Montevideo.[7]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Cancillería Uruguay [@CancilleriaUy] (21 February 2025). "Aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas con el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 March 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b Diplomat Magazine (30 April 2019). "Uruguay". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  3. ^ Politi, James (19 September 2023). "US unveils Atlantic co-operation pact". Financial Times. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  4. ^ "United Kingdom - Uruguay BIT (1991)". UN Trade and Development. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ^ "South America and South Atlantic Islands". Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  6. ^ "PM meeting with President Lacalle Pou of Uruguay: 23 May 2022". UK Government. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  7. ^ "British Embassy Montevideo". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.


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