Ministry of Foreign Relations (Uruguay)


The Ministry of Foreign Relations is the ministry of the Government of Uruguay that is responsible for planning, directing and executing the foreign policy and international relations of the Republic.
It is also responsible for maintaining and strengthening the country's relations with the different countries of the world, as well as the proper functioning of Uruguayan embassies and consulates in countries where there is representation, and also the missions and state services abroad. This government department is headquartered in the Santos Palace, in Barrio Centro, Montevideo. The Minister of Foreign Relations is more commonly known as Canciller, or Chancellor. Since 6 July 2020 the ministry is headed by the diplomat Francisco Bustillo.

Headquarters

It is commonly referred to in Uruguayan media and diplomatic jargon as the Palacio Santos, after the historical building which since 1955 has housed the ministry. It is located in downtown Montevideo.
This building is one of the major historic structures in the Uruguayan capital, and has been the subject of prominent documentary publicity.

List of Ministers of Foreign Relations