The Foreign Ministries of the United States and Uruguay, issued joint statements after the meeting between Antony Blinken and Francisco Bustillo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, indicated that during the meeting between the two delegations; A complete review of the bilateral relations between Uruguay and the United States was carried out, and various topics were considered.
One of them related to the «international agenda». There he highlighted Russia’s “unjustified” and unprovoked war against Ukraine.
The document maintains that the leaders showed “concern”, not only for the “tragic loss of human lives as a result of the conflict”, but also for the “distortion of the food supply chain and the possible global food crisis” . Later they held a dialogue on the importance of bilateral trade.
TIFA was on top of the table during the meeting
The participants showed their mutual agreement to the negotiations between Uruguay and the United States Trade Representative. Mainly to “update and modernize the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFFA). These modifications can deepen commercial ties.” As well as being able to “improve the investment climate and increase opportunities for small businesses”, it is expressed in the letter exposed by the portfolio.
Minister Bustillo and Secretary Blinken agreed to set up an “Annual Bilateral Interministerial Dialogue.” Its purpose is to coordinate work in “priority” areas such as politics, economic-commercial, investment, technology, cultural and academic.
They were in evidence
During the meeting it was made “evident that Uruguay and the United States share similar values.” The strong cooperation that exists between nations in areas such as “multilateralism, climate change, peacekeeping and cybersecurity” was highlighted, the document concludes.
