The Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay and the Japanese ambassador in Uruguay signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation on income taxes and prevent tax evasion and avoidance. Japan already has significant investments in Uruguay, and these are expected to increase substantially from the entry into force of the agreement.
Approval of China’s Admission as an Observer to the Andean Community (CAN)
China has become the seventh observer of the CAN, opening opportunities for Andean countries to strengthen ties with the Asia Pacific region.



