News and events

Agreements
Start of the provisional application of the Interim Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

04/05/2026
The provisional interim agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) entered into provisional force on Friday, May 1.
Visit
Minister Mario Lubetkin visits Brussels

27/03/2026
Visit by Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin on March 25 and 26.
Cultural Diplomacy
Exhibition by Uruguayan artist Karina Yacoubian

20/03/2026
Opening reception for the exhibition by Karina Yacoubian, a Uruguayan artist living in Belgium.
Events
Premiere of Ponsonbyland in Belgium

17/03/2026
On Monday, 16 March, within the framework of the Mondays for Democracy initiative of the King Baudouin Foundation, the Embassy of Uruguay co-organized, together with the Foundation, the BELvue...
Call for Entries
MERCOSUR Short Film Competition: “Borders and Encounters”

06/02/2026
Applications are now open for the second edition of the MERCOSUR Short Film Competition, under the theme “Borders and Encounters.”
Services
Changes to the Validity of Life Certificates Issued by the Caja de Jubilaciones y Pensiones Bancarias

30/12/2025
As of 30 December 2025, the validity period of life certificates submitted to the Caja de Jubilaciones y Pensiones Bancarias will be six (6) months.
Message from the Minister
Message from Minister Mario Lubetkin to Uruguayans living abroad

26/12/2025
Below is the message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lubetkin, addressed to Uruguayans residing abroad.
Multilateral Affairs
Uruguay’s Participation in the CELAC–European Union Summit

10/11/2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lubetkin, headed the Uruguayan delegation at the IV CELAC–European Union Summit, held in Santa Marta on 9 and 10 December.
Events
Concert by Miguel Lecueder

16/10/2025
Uruguayan pianist Miguel Lecueder, originally from the department of Artigas, performed in Belgium with the support of the Fondo para la Promoción de Actividades Culturales en el Exterior (FPACE...
Bilateral Relations
Visit of Minister Mario Lubetkin

16/10/2025
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lubetkin, to Brussels on 15 October 2025.