Huang Yazhong pointed out that reaching a collective agreement would be a better scenario than signing a free trade agreement only with Uruguay.
He ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Uruguay, Huang Yazhongdid not rule out the possibility of his country reaching a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) en bloc with Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and pointed out that the possibility of reaching a collective agreement would be better than doing it alone with our country.
The Chinese diplomat made these statements today to Telemundo, and once again showed himself open to answering questions about the potential FTA between both nations. However, he once again reiterated that the obstacles in bilateral negotiations are due to the fact that Uruguay is a full member of Mercosur, a bloc where the possible agreement encountered resistance, mainly from Brazil and the government of former president Alberto Fernández in Argentina.
“Uruguay is a member of Mercosur and some members have disagreements,” he expressed Yazhongwho added that despite this, “among friendly (countries), we can coordinate and study how we can deal with this matter well.”
After what was the signing of more than 24 cooperation agreements between one country and another, after the recent state visit led by the president Luis Lacalle Pou to the Asian giant, the ambassador stressed that his country remains interested in closing a definitive free trade agreement.
China appreciates Uruguay’s willingness to close an FTA
“From China we greatly appreciate (the intention of Uruguay), because we also have the will to be open, we want to sign free trade agreements with countries around the world,” said the diplomat. “Anything is possible, with joint efforts and friendly consultations, I believe we can promote this matter,” he said. reference to the other members of the South American economic bloc.
Yazhong He stated that while the other Mercosur countries are consulted about the feasibility of an FTA, China and Uruguay Other cooperation agreements for free trade could continue to advance.
Source: Ambito
