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Japan-Uruguay Foreign Ministers’ Video Conference
February 2, 2022
On February 2, commencing at 9:25 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a video conference with His Excellency Mr. Francisco BUSTILLO Bonasso, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The overview of the talk is as follows.
- At the outset, taking into account that 2021 was the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Uruguay, Minister Hayashi expressed his will to further strengthen their relations at the beginning of the new centennial. Minister Bustillo expressed his will to deepen their cooperation in order to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
- The two Ministers shared the view that the entry into force of the Tax Convention in July 2021 and the Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement in October the same year contribute in further strengthening economic relations between Japan and Uruguay, which is a key logistics hub in the Latin American region. The two Ministers shared the expectation that business will be further stimulated in the areas promoted by the two countries, such as decarbonization.
- With regards to 5G, Minister Hayashi emphasized the importance of diversifying suppliers and establishing a telecommunications infrastructure that ensures safety, openness and transparency. The two Ministers agreed to cooperate in the field of telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G.
- The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional affairs. The two Ministers affirmed that Uruguay supports a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”. The two Ministers also exchanged views on North Korea, including the recent launches of ballistic missiles, affirming that they would continue to cooperate in dealing with North Korea.