Uruguay Brazil Advance Tender

The 119th Binational Meeting of the Mixed Commission for the Development of the Merin Lagoon Basin closed its session with an event in which the authorities of Uruguay and Brazil highlighted the dialogue between both countries which fosters the development of social and economic impact projects in the region.The closing ceremony of the meeting which was held at the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works was attended by Minister Vctor Rossi the Chancellor of the Republic Rodolfo Nin Novoa the Brazilian ambassador to Uruguay Antonio Jos Ferreira Simes and members of the Mixed Commission.The project itself is the continued effort of government representatives representatives of related areas and representatives of private activity to carry out this dream of strengthening the operation of this entire place called Waterway Uruguay-Brazil he said. Minister Rossi during his speech in which he highlighted the capacity for dialogue that both countries have generated for the realization of common projects. Beyond governments and the difficulties we have had to understand each other they are dreams that strengthen us all and that will come inexorably. They are very important for people to live better said Rossi.The minister spoke during the act of infrastructure projects linked to the basin such as dredging for navigation between Brazil and Uruguay the installation of port terminals and the project of the Yaguarn river bridge among others which will enable the conditions for the productive development of the area. There are several projects. None has been specified because it is necessary to advance in the navigation of the lagoons so that it can be justified he said. However he said that once the conditions are met from the economic point of view it will have a favorable effect for the region and the people.Gustavo Guarino president of the Commission said during the closing ceremony that important advances were made in several projects in which both countries have worked. Among the announcements made were the dredging works that will be carried out at some points along the waterway route - confirmed during the closure by the Brazilian ambassador - and access to the port of Santa Vitoria Do Palmar. It is a work of importance because it opens possibilities for private investors who will carry out the loading port at the mouth of the Tacuar River to maintain their interest as they have stated today to the Brazilian authorities.For his part Ferreira Simes indicated the relevance of these instances of working together since they address issues that directly impact the lives of citizens. For Brazil it is a very happy day. These meetings have not been held since 2016. For the people who are in that area it is of the utmost importance it is their day to day . The ambassador also announced that the National Department of Transportation Infrastructure of Brazil informed that the tender for the dredging works of the Sangradouro canal will be launched. Concrete things are being done. For those who live there for commerce the second bridge is essential. They are concrete elements that represent a lot said the ambassador.The act culminated with the intervention of the Foreign Minister of Uruguay who said that the border must be a living area where people mix exchange share experiences dreams projects for the benefit of a region that occupies almost a third of the country. The Basin is of great importance for border development in Uruguay and Brazil. There are dreams and works that are needed to drive strong productive development. Ive seen for many years with disappointment how we dont move forward. When one thinks about what there was from that time to today one has only to continue promoting this binational project. Luckily in recent times it has had an important development which allows us to accommodate expectations. The Chancellor pointed out that there is a marked interest in the matter of ports especially in the area of the mouth of the Tacuar River in the Mern Lagoon and in projects such as the construction of the Tacuar dam in a productive area of great importance for both countries. The Mern Lagoon Basin occupies 6 million hectares between the two countries. It is a great project. Resource issues are the main constraints but as long as we keep alive the objectives and commitment to work resources will appear he concluded.The Mixed Commission for the Development of the Mern Lagoon Basin is the body responsible for ensuring compliance with the Treaty of the Mern Lagoon Basin whose objective is to generate studies plans programs and projects that result in the completion of works commons destined to the best use of the natural resources of the Basin.