The United Kingdom has an embassy in Montevideo.[1] Uruguay has an embassy in London.[2]
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History
editBoth countries established diplomatic relations immediately after Uruguay's independence in 1825.[3] 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.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "UK in Uruguay". British Embassy Montevideo. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to Uruguay". Embassy Home Page. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "South America and South Atlantic Islands". Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "PM meeting with President Lacalle Pou of Uruguay: 23 May 2022". UK Government. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
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