Uruguay, Vietnam strengthen cooperation with key diplomatic moves

Acting Foreign Minister Nicolas Albertoni also attended the ceremony, which was held at the official residence of the President, the Estevez Palace. Speaking before 23 ambassadors who were presenting their credentials on this occasion, President Lacalle Pou expressed his hope that the newly appointed government, set to take office on March 1, would continue strengthening cooperation with Vietnam across a variety of fields.

Vietnam and Uruguay established diplomatic relations on August 11, 1993. Over the past three decades, the relationship between the two countries has developed solidly, demonstrated through exchanges of high-level visits between governments, legislative bodies, and localities. In particular, in 2023, both countries launched a string of important events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

According to Vietnam's statistics, trade turnover between Vietnam and Uruguay reached more than US$125 million over the past 11 months of this year, an increase of 29.7% compared to the same period in 2023. Vietnamese exports to the South American country totaled US$85.16 million, up 25.4%, while imports from Uruguay amounted to US$40.08 million, up 39.8% year-on-year.

As part of his activities in Uruguay, Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet also held a working session with Speaker of the House of Representatives Ana Olivera, representatives of the Communist Party of Uruguay, and officials of Montevideo capital.

During the meeting with Olivera, Nguyet praised Uruguay’s economic achievements in recent years, particularly its efforts to maintain political and social stability, and expressed confidence that President-elect Yamado Orsi’s government would continue to lead the country and the people of Uruguay to further successes in the next term.

The Vietnamese diplomat expressed her hope that the two countries would establish a parliamentary friendship group to further boost bilateral ties, expand cooperation, and serve the interests of both peoples, particularly in parliamentary exchanges.

On this occasion, Nguyet also expressed gratitude for Uruguay’s solidarity and friendship towards President Ho Chi Minh, as well as for the support given to the Vietnamese people's past struggle for national liberation and reunification. She voiced her hope that the two sides would cooperate to complete the construction of a statue of President Ho Chi Minh at the Vietnam Park in Montevideo, a meaningful symbol of the enduring solidarity and friendship between both nations’ governments and peoples.

Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet also announced that in 2025, Vietnam will celebrate several major events, including the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930), the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975), and the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890).

Olivera hailed Vietnam’s economic development achievements in recent years, as well as the country’s role and position on the international stage. She also expressed confidence that, in her capacity, Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet would make positive contributions to the further development of the sound relations between Uruguay and Vietnam.

She committed to fast-tracking the establishment of the Uruguay-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group and supporting the completion of the Ho Chi Minh statue project in Montevideo.