WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao's Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Roderick Middelhof, met with Uruguay's Ambassador, His Excellency Dr. Álvaro Enrique González Otero, in The Hague to explore opportunities for strengthening economic cooperation between Curaçao and Uruguay.
During the meeting, both officials discussed potential collaboration in several strategic sectors, including air and maritime connectivity, free trade zones, logistics, and tourism.
Dr. Álvaro Enrique González Otero
The discussions focused on identifying opportunities that could benefit both countries by strengthening commercial relations, improving transportation connections, and encouraging economic development.
Both parties expressed their intention to sign a cooperation protocol that would establish a framework for future collaboration.
Before proceeding with the agreement, Curaçao and Uruguay will conduct the necessary assessments to determine which sectors should be included in the protocol and how the proposed cooperation can be translated into concrete initiatives.
The discussions represent an initial step toward developing closer economic ties between Curaçao and Uruguay, particularly in sectors that could support trade, transportation, investment, and tourism.
The potential cooperation in aviation and maritime connectivity is particularly relevant to Curaçao's ambitions to strengthen its position as a regional transportation and logistics hub.
Collaboration involving free trade zones could also create opportunities to explore commercial activities and facilitate trade between the Caribbean and South America.
Dr. Roderick Middelhof and Dr. Álvaro Enrique González Otero in The Hague
However, the Ministry of Economic Development has not yet announced specific projects, investment commitments, or a timetable for signing the proposed cooperation protocol.
The next phase will involve examining the areas where collaboration is feasible and determining how both parties can benefit from a formal partnership.
The meeting reflects Curaçao's continuing efforts to expand its international economic relationships and explore new opportunities for cooperation with countries in the region.