Foreign Minister Omar Paganini received the Saudi representative, who is on an official visit.

Al Khamshi heads a delegation participating in the Joint Commission between the two countries.

Within the framework of this forum, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Union of Exporters of Uruguay and the Federation of Saudi Arabian Business Chambers.

The agreement created a Joint Business Council to provide information to companies from both nations.

Bilateral diplomatic ties date back to 1974.

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