INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China and Uruguay are intensifying their collaboration in science and technology, focusing on agricultural technology, biomedicine, and
nanotechnology.It aligns with their recent elevation to a comprehensive strategic partnership
Since 2017, the two countries have jointly developed a soybean research lab.This initiative is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative
growing scientific connection between them.During a state visit to China, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou met with President Xi
Jinping.They agreed to establish a bio-nano-pharma lab
This facility aims to conduct high-level joint research.Expanding Research Ties Between Uruguay and China
importance of these scientific collaborations.He spoke at a dialogue event between scientists from both nations
Fu Gui marked this as a new phase for collaborative exploration.Potential benefits in food, health, and environmental sectorsEchoing these
highlighted the potential benefits in food, health, and environmental sectors, aiming to enhance quality of life.Ambassadors from both
countries celebrated 35 years of bilateral relations.They recognized the potential for scientific cooperation under the leadership of
Presidents Xi Jinping and Luis Lacalle Pou.This cooperation has grown in fields like agricultural science and climate change.In 2023, the
University of the Republic, emphasized the importance of this partnership.Gu Yongzhe of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
discussed the soybean research results.He noted the complementarity between Chinese and Uruguayan soybeans.Pablo Speranza, Dean of the
bio-nano-pharma laboratory, led by the Faculty of Chemistry, will include researchers from various institutions.They will focus on areas
like nanomedicine, smart drug delivery, and intelligent implants and tissues.
