1. Press releases
Joint Press Release - Entry into Force of the MERCOSUR–Singapore Free Trade Agreement between Uruguay and Singapore
2 March 2026
The Free Trade Agreement between the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the Republic of Singapore enters into force, on a bilateral basis, between the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the Republic of Singapore on 1 March 2026, following the completion of the respective internal procedures and the deposit of the instruments of ratification. The entry into force of the Agreement constitutes a significant milestone for MERCOSUR, as it strengthens its international integration and opens a strategic gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, while consolidating Singapore as a key partner in deepening economic ties with Latin America.
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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
2 MARCH 2026