Uruguay to export 4,500 tons of powder milk per day to Venezuela

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Luis Almagro said that President José Mujica's latest visit to Venezuela led to a bilateral agreement worth USD 16 million. Other products may also be traded in the future

The deal was closed during the Paraguayan president’s visit to Venezuela (Photo: O. Díaz)

EL UNIVERSAL

Monday January 21, 2013 04:24 PM

Latest visit to Venezuela by Uruguayan President José Mujica in support of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez opened the doors for the export of Uruguayan milk and other products to Venezuela. The information was revealed by Uruguayan Foreign Minister Luis Almagro.

Almargro outlined that Uruguay had agreed to export some 4,500 tons of powder milk per day to Venezuela within the framework of a bilateral negotiation amounting to USD 16 million, Efe cited.

Without giving any details, the foreign minister added that the two countries have already discussing the sale of other products.

Translated by Jhean Cabrera

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