United Kingdom–Uruguay relations explained

The United Kingdom has an embassy in Montevideo.^[1] Uruguay has an embassy in London.^[2]

History

Both 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

• British Uruguayan
• Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
• Foreign relations of Uruguay
• Uruguayans in the United Kingdom

External links

• British Foreign and Commonwealth Office about the relation with Uruguay
• British embassy in Montevideo
• British Council Uruguay

Notes and References

1. Web site: UK in Uruguay . British Embassy Montevideo . 14 February 2012.
2. Web site: Welcome to Uruguay . Embassy Home Page . 14 February 2012.
3. Web site: South America and South Atlantic Islands . Foreign & Commonwealth Office . 12 July 2011 . 14 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121028184732/http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/country-profile/south-america/uruguay/?profile=intRelations . 28 October 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
4. Web site: PM meeting with President Lacalle Pou of Uruguay: 23 May 2022 . UK Government . 23 May 2022 . 13 June 2022 .