Europe showcases commitment to advance towards a conclusion with Mercosur
By Pittaluga Abogados
European Union (EU) High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell visited Uruguay for the first time on October 24, 2022, as part of a regional tour to strengthen both bilateral and bi-regional relations between the European Union and Latin American and Caribbean countries.As Uruguay holds the rotating presidency of Mercosur, Borrell discussed with local authorities the EU – Mercosur Association Agreement. He underlined the strategic nature of the agreement and the EU’s strong commitment to advance towards a conclusion , as a means to strengthen dialogue, cooperation and trade between both regions. He also reiterated the EU’s goal to strengthen EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) relations, with Uruguay being a fundamental partner to bring positions between the two regions closer together.
