Uruguay and Argentina made progress in negotiations to reach a Bilateral Permanent Residence Agreement, as well as one for the recognition and revalidation of study titles, within a framework of improvement in relations between both countries since Javier Milei took over the Argentine presidency.
This was highlighted on Wednesday by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uruguayan in a statement in which he reported on what happened at the V Meeting of Consular Consultations between both countries, led by the General Directorates of Consular Affairs of both Foreign Ministries.
“During the aforementioned meeting, various issues were addressed, including the progress of negotiations to reach a Bilateral Permanent Residence Agreementas well as the start of dialogue to conclude an Agreement on the Homologation of Driving Licenses and an Agreement on the recognition and revalidation of study qualifications related to the exercise of liberal professions,” the document details.
He added that “there was also an exchange on the practices and initiatives of each country in terms of policy for engagement with the diaspora.”
“The aforementioned bilateral mechanism of Consular Consultation Meetings The purpose of this agreement is to advance tangible responses to the demands for facilitating procedures and the resulting improvement in the quality of life of nationals of both countries residing in the territory of the counterpart,” the text concludes.
How many Argentinians live in Uruguay?
Without the final data from the 2023 Census of National Institute of Statistics (INE) It is difficult to estimate exactly how many Argentines live in UruguayAccording to the INE itself, between 2012 and 2023 some 61,810 people arrived in the country, of which some 13,598 (22%) were Argentine citizens.
According to United Nations Organization (UN)by the year 2020 Uruguay had more than 108,000 immigrants living in its territory, of which more than 33,000 were Argentines, although, according to projections, this figure could be much higher. According to data from the Maldonado City HallIt is estimated that there are about 25,000 Argentine residents in that department alone.
In 2020 and 2021, as a result of the economic crisis and health restrictions due to the pandemic in Argentinaapplications for Uruguayan residencies by Argentines skyrocketed, however, during 2022 and 2023, the number of procedures was lower.
A “fantastic” relationship
The government of Argentina In mid-July, he described the relationship between the president as “fantastic” Luis Lacalle Pou and its counterpart from the neighboring country, Javier Milei, after the first bilateral meeting between the two, which took place last Wednesday in the Pink House.
This was stated by the Argentine presidential spokesman, Manuel Adorni, who alluded to the previous criticisms of Lacalle Pou due to the absence of the Argentine president at the last summit of the Mercosur andafter referring to agenda issues, he said: “I hope that all the presidents will be present at the next meetings.”
At a press conference, Adorni He dispelled doubts about the personal relationship between the two leaders and said that “it is not only optimal, but it is fantastic,” and then pointed out that “it was a meeting between two friendly presidents”.
In fact, he recalled that “they were always close” and gave as an example the fact that Lacalle Pou “has publicly thanked him” Milei that issues that had not been resolved for many years have been addressed,” referring to advances such as the dredging of the Port of Montevideo or the open skies agreement.
Regarding the meeting, he clarified that it was “of a private nature” and revealed that “the views of what is happening in both countries were exchanged and the interest generated by Argentina beginning to have a different image in the world.” South America”.
Source: Ambito
