On April 13, Uruguay successfully exported its first shipment of frozen boneless horse meat to China, a significant development in the country's efforts to open new markets. This milestone was achieved after inspections and audits by Chinese health and customs officials on Uruguayan refrigeration plants, with the Clay meat processing plant in Canelones being the first to gain export authorization. Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Fernando Mattos, and Chinese ambassador to Uruguay, Huang Yazhong, both highlighted the importance of this event in strengthening the economic and commercial ties between Uruguay and China.