Foreign relations of Uruguay

Template:Politics of Uruguay 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."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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 km². 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Uruguay maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag		See Angola–Uruguay relations Angola has a consulate-general in Montevideo. Uruguay is accredited to Angola from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Template:Flag		In December 2021, President Luis Lacalle Pou paid a visit to Bukavu and Goma and visited with Uruguayan soldiers stationed there as part of MONUSCO in Eastern DR Congo.<ref>Presidente uruguayo pasa Navidad con los cascos azules de su país en RDC (in Spanish)</ref> 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.
Template:Flag		See Egypt–Uruguay relations Egypt has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Cairo and an honorary consulate in Alexandria.<ref>Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs: direction of the Uruguayan missions to EgyptTemplate:Dead link</ref>
Template:Flag	4 October 1991	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 October 1991.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Libya is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay is accredited to Libya from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag	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.
Template:Flag		See Bolivia–Uruguay relations Bolivia has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in La Paz.
Template:Flag	28 September 1987	Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 28, 1987.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Both countries are full members of Organization of American States.
Template:Flag		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.<ref>Embaixada do Brasil em Montevideo: Relações Bilaterais Template:Webarchive</ref> 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.
Template:Flag	1953	See Canada–Uruguay relations Canada has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Ottawa, two consulates general in Montreal and Toronto, and an honorary consulate in Vancouver.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.
Template:Flag		See Chile–Uruguay relations Chile has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Santiago.
Template:Flag		See Colombia–Uruguay relations Colombia has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Embassy of Colombia in Montevideo</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Bogotá.
Template:Flag		See Costa Rica–Uruguay relations Costa Rica has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in San José.
Template:Flag		See Cuba–Uruguay relations Cuba has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Havana.
Template:Flag		See Dominican Republic–Uruguay relations Dominican Republic has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Santo Domingo.
Template:Flag		See Ecuador–Uruguay relations Ecuador has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Quito.
Template:Flag		See El Salvador–Uruguay relations El Salvador has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in San Salvador.
Template:Flag		See Guatemala–Uruguay relations Guatemala has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Guatemala City.
Template:Flag	3 June 1985	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1985.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag	22 February 1831	See Mexico–Uruguay relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on the 22 February 1831. Mexico has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Embassy of Mexico in Montevideo</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Mexico City.<ref>Embassy of Uruguay in Mexico City</ref> 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.<ref>Relación Bilateral entre México y Uruguay (in Spanish only) Template:Webarchive</ref>
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag		See Panama–Uruguay relations Panama has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Panama City.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag		See Uruguay–Venezuela relations Uruguay has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Montevideo.

Asia

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Template:Flag	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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag	11 January 1995<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	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.
Template:Flag	1988	See China–Uruguay relations China has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Beijing.
Template:Flag		See India–Uruguay relations India is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay has an embassy in New Delhi.
Template:Flag		See Iran–Uruguay relations Iran has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Tehran.
Template:Flag		See Israel–Uruguay relations Israel has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Israeli embassy in Montevideo (in Spanish only)</ref> 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.<ref name=israel>Template:Cite web</ref> There are more than 30,000 Jews living in Uruguay, representing about 1% of the Uruguayan total population (See Jews in Uruguay).
Template:Flag	September 1921	See Japan–Uruguay relations Japan has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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
Template:Flag	1945	See Lebanon–Uruguay relations Lebanon has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Beirut.
Template:Flag		See Malaysia–Uruguay relations Malaysia is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Template:Flag		In 2006 a commercial agreement was celebrated between Pakistan and Mercosur (a trade bloc of which Uruguay is part).<ref>Pakistan-Mercosur Template:Webarchive Template:In lang</ref> There is a Pakistan-Uruguay Chamber of Commerce.<ref>Chamber of Commerce Template:Webarchive Uruguayan military observers took part in the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan.</ref><ref>Template:Cite bookTemplate:Dead link</ref><ref name="Pla1989">Template:Cite book</ref> *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.<ref name="GeneralGobierno1973">Template:Cite book</ref> 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.<ref>Associated Press of Pakistan. AJK PM arrives in Montevideo Template:Webarchive</ref><ref>Associated Press of Pakistan. First Latin American Intl. Kashmir Conference Begins In Uruguay Template:Webarchive</ref> Khan met with a number of Uruguayan senators during his stay.<ref>Greater Kashmir. Pak premier meets Uruguay senators</ref> Pakistan is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay is accredited to Pakistan from is embassy in Tehran, Iran.
Template:Flag		See Palestine–Uruguay relations Palestine has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Ramallah.
Template:Flag	7 October 1964<ref name="mofa.go.kr">Template:Cite web</ref>	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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Uruguay
Template:Flag	1929<ref name="mfa.gov.tr">Template:Cite web</ref>	See Turkey–Uruguay relations Turkey has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul.<ref name="mfa.gov.tr"/> Trade volume between the two countries was US$341.4 million in 2019 (Uruguay's exports/imports: 298.6/42.8 million USD).<ref name="mfa.gov.tr"/>
Template:Flag		See Uruguay–Vietnam relations Uruguay has an embassy in Hanoi. Vietnam is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag		See Austria–Uruguay relations Austria is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay has an embassy in Vienna.
Template:Flag		See Belgium–Uruguay relations Belgium is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag		See Czech Republic–Uruguay relations Czech Republic is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<ref>Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Embassy in Argentina</ref> Uruguay is accredited to the Czech Republic from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.<ref>Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Embassy of Uruguay in Austria</ref>
Template:Flag	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.
Template:Flag	1825	See France–Uruguay relations France has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>French embassy in Montevideo (in French and Spanish only) Template:Webarchive</ref> 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 Template:Webarchive
Template:Flag	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.
Template:Flag		See Greece–Uruguay relations Greece has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Athens.
Template:Flag		See Holy See–Uruguay relations Holy See and an apostolic nunciature in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Rome accredited to the Holy See.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag	1861	See Italy–Uruguay relations Italy has an embassy in Montevideo and four honorary consulates (in Colonia, Maldonado, Melo and Paysandú).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.
Template:Flag		See Netherlands–Uruguay relations Netherlands is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay has an embassy in The Hague.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag		See Portugal–Uruguay relations Portugal has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Lisbon.
Template:Flag		See Romania–Uruguay relations Romania has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Bucharest.
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag	1950	Both countries have established diplomatic relations in September 1950.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A number of bilateral agreements in various fields have been concluded and are in force between both countries.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Serbia is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay is accredited to Serbia from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania.
Template:Flag	19 July 1870	See Spain–Uruguay relations Spain has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Embassy of Spain in Montevideo (in Spanish only) Template:Webarchive</ref> 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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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)
Template:Flag		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.
Template:Flag	1828	See Switzerland–Uruguay relations Both countries share a long history of mutual economic relations, and they established diplomatic relations in 1828.<ref name=blocher>Template:Cite news</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> 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."<ref>Thomas J. Knight, Latin America comes of age (Scarecrow Press, 1979), 24.</ref> Switzerland has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Bern.
Template:Flag		See Ukraine–Uruguay relations Ukraine is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires (Argentina).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Uruguay is accredited to Ukraine from its embassy in Bucharest (Romania) and through an honorary consulate in Kyiv.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> There are around 10,000 people of Ukrainian descent living in Uruguay.
Template:Flag	1833	See United Kingdom–Uruguay relations Uruguay established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom in 1833.<ref name="britain"/> Uruguay maintains an embassy in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to Uruguay through its embassy in Montevideo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag		See Australia–Uruguay relations 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.
Template:Flag		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 Template:Webarchive

See also

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

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 Template:Webarchive

• 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

External links

• Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations Template:Webarchive