New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin in New Delhi as the 18th BRICS summit began, with the two leaders focusing on bilateral ties.

He appreciated Uruguay's support for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and MERCOSUR (Mercado Comun del Sur), also known as the Southern Common Market.

"A good conversation on advancing our ties including in trade, connectivity and culture. Agreed on a focused roadmap to that end. Appreciate Uruguay's support for deepening partnership with CELAC and MERCOSUR," Jaishankar posted on X.

"Received Uruguay's Instrument of Ratification to the International Solar Alliance," he added.

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