Group 1 - The 66th summit of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) was held in Buenos Aires, focusing on mechanism reforms, accelerating free trade negotiations, and coordinating positions on global issues to promote regional integration and multilateral cooperation [1] - Brazil has taken over the rotating presidency of Mercosur for a six-month term, with President Lula emphasizing five key areas: enhancing internal and external trade, addressing climate change, promoting technological development, combating transnational organized crime, and strengthening citizen rights [1] - Argentina's President Milei called for a shift in Mercosur's approach from a "protective shield" to an "offensive spear" to better engage with global markets, indicating a potential independent push for external openness if reforms are not achieved within Mercosur [1] Group 2 - The founding four countries of Mercosur, along with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, have completed free trade agreement negotiations, following the completion of negotiations with the European Union in December 2022 [2] - Mercosur was established by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay in 1995, with Bolivia officially joining in 2023, and includes associate countries such as Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, and Panama [2]
南共市峰会：推动机制改革 加快自贸谈判
Xin Hua She·2025-07-03 23:38