Jean-Paul Seytre stressed that what unites Uruguay and France is that both countries have common values and that their objective is to promote their country in all aspects, both economically and culturally and linguistically, promoting the French language and its values.
He also said that, although he knew little about Latin America when he accepted the position, he prepared himself not only by learning the language but also by immersing himself in Uruguayan literature to learn about the culture of this country. Finally, he confesses that the country he discovered was very close to the image he had of it.
Once in the field, he came to the conclusion that, for him, Uruguay is the country with the most advanced level of economic, democratic and human development in the region. He said that it has a rule of law and a firmly rooted democracy and an influence that goes beyond what would be derived solely from its size.
Finally, she spoke about how she plans to strengthen the connection between the embassy and various initiatives such as exhibitions and concerts taking place in Uruguay. Read the full article here.
Source: Montevideo Portal
