The former Prime Minister and current Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, The Lord of Chipping Norton, will make
history with his first official visit to Paraguay, marking a
significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the
United Kingdom and the Republic of Paraguay. This visit
represents the deepening friendship and partnership between the
two countries.
The Foreign Secretary will arrive in the country on 20 February.
During his visit, he will meet with President Santiago Peña and
Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, exploring ways to further
cooperation in the areas of trade, environment, education, and
human rights.
In recent years, Paraguay and the UK have experienced a
significant convergence of interests, which has led to a
deepening of their ties. The visit of the Foreign Secretary
represents the commitment of both nations to strengthen their
partnership, opening new avenues of collaboration that contribute
to mutual prosperity and global progress.
The British government has stated its intention to increase its
engagement with Latin America, strengthen trade and investment
relations and help the region amplify its voice in multilateral
for a. This visit solidifies the UK’s continued dedication to
fostering close partnerships across Latin America.
As Paraguay increasingly asserts itself on the international
stage, this visit is an opportune moment to collaborate on issues
of regional and global concern. Paraguay has demonstrated its
economic resilience in recent years, in a difficult global
economic context, which presents enormous potential for increased
collaboration with the UK.
This is a historic occasion as it is the first official visit to
Paraguay by a British Foreign Secretary. The Foreign Secretary’s
visit aims to strengthen existing ties between the two nations
and represents the UK’s commitment to the nations of the region,
building bridges and fostering diplomatic relations based on
mutual respect and shared values.
