Uruguay pledges continued support for UN peacekeeping missions

Sep 24, 2026

In his UN address, President Yamandu Orsi reaffirmed Uruguay's readiness to contribute personnel to peacekeeping operations, emphasizing solidarity and the value of such missions in protecting vulnerable populations.

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President Yamandu Orsi said Uruguay would "continue to count on Uruguay here," signaling an ongoing commitment to United Nations peacekeeping work and the protection of vulnerable populations. He described Uruguayan peacekeepers as bearing "witness to the value of this instrument in easing suffering and guaranteeing respect for the human lives of the most defenseless populations."

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