Uruguay is in the middle of trade negotiations and bilateral collaboration with the Argentine province, Land of Firein the midst of a context where the president Luis Lacalle Pou is increasingly closer to the government of the neighboring country.
The Minister of Economy of Land of Fire, Francisco Devitamet with the Uruguayan ambassador in Argentina, Carlos Enciso, to try to establish a cooperation plan with the aim of promoting the development of both territories in economic terms.
During the meeting, the potential of the province and the Uruguay in relation to the agriculture, the fishing, he tourism and the trade. In addition, the opportunity to promote local products in international markets was considered, as well as to encourage the attraction of new investments to strengthen local economies.
“This agreement represents a significant step towards cooperation and mutual development. We are confident that together we can achieve great things that will benefit our communities,” said Devita.
On the other hand, the possibility of exchanging knowledge and technology in the field of development was discussed. renewable energy and information technology with the aim of developing joint projects. “It will allow us to take advantage of our strengths and resources to boost the economic growth of our province,” said the Minister of Economy of Tierra del Fuego.
Is Uruguay getting closer to Argentina?
In recent times there have been several approaches by both governments, although also some tensions, marked by the questioning by Lacalle Pou of Javier Milei for his absence at the last Mercosur summit.
The last one took place yesterday with Lacalle Pou’s visit to Argentina, within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the AMIA attack, and the bilateral meeting he held with the president of the neighboring country.
According to reports, the meeting would have taken place on good terms, beyond the recent friction after Milei did not attend the summit of Mercosur and Lacalle Pou demanded his presence, although without naming him explicitly.
In the run-up to the meeting, the presidential spokesman of Argentina He referred to the president’s previous statement and said that “it is the opinion of the Uruguayan President and we respect it, but there was no resentment,” he added, adding that it was “not a criticism, it was a valid description.”
Source: Ambito
