United Kingdom–Uruguay relations

British–Uruguay relations are foreign relations between the United Kingdom and Uruguay. The United Kingdom has an embassy in Montevideo.[1] Uruguay has an embassy in London.[2]

British–Uruguay relations

United Kingdom
Uruguay

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.

See also

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.


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