British–Uruguayan relations
Map indicating locations of United Kingdom and Uruguay

United Kingdom
Uruguay

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

Country comparison

Common nameUnited KingdomUruguay
Official nameUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandOriental Republic of Uruguay
Coat of arms United Kingdom Uruguay
Flag United Kingdom Uruguay
Area 242,495 km2 (93,628 sq mi) 176,215 km2 (68,037 sq mi)
Population 68,820,870 3,505,144
Capital London Montevideo
Largest metropolitan area London – 1,485 km2 (13,709,000 km2 metro) Montevideo - 201 km2 (1,640 km2 metro)
Government Parliamentary constitutional unitary Presidential representative republic
First leader Robert Walpole Fructuoso Rivera
Current leader Rishi Sunak Luis Lacalle Pou
Established
  • 1922
  • August 25, 1825
Official languages British English Uruguayan Spanish
Currency Pound sterling Uruguayan peso

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 23rd 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

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References

  1. ↑ "UK in Uruguay". British Embassy Montevideo. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Uruguay". Embassy Home Page. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "South America and South Atlantic Islands". Foreign & Commonwealth Office. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "PM meeting with President Lacalle Pou of Uruguay: 23 May 2022". UK Government. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.


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