UNASUR, the Union of South American Nations, aims to enhance regional integration, economic cooperation, and social progress among South American countries. It focuses on creating a common market, advancing a unified political stance, and fostering infrastructure development. Environmental sustainability and regional solidarity are also key objectives, with initiatives like the South American Defense Council contributing to these goals.
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Unasur was officially founded on May 23, 2008, with the signing of the Constitutive Treaty in Brasília, Brazil
Regional Integration
Unasur's primary objective is to promote regional integration across political, economic, and social spheres among its member countries
South American Solidarity
Unasur is committed to fostering South American solidarity and advancing a common market among its member countries
Peaceful Dispute Resolution
Unasur aims to ensure peaceful resolution of disputes among its member countries
Unasur envisions the establishment of a single currency, a unified energy market, and a regional parliament to deepen integration and cooperation among its member countries
Unasur supports the creation of trade and investment conditions that are beneficial and equitable for all member states
Free Movement
Unasur aspires to establish a common market that allows for the free movement of goods, services, and people, drawing inspiration from the European Union model
Economic Disparities
Unasur's efforts are directed at reducing economic disparities within the region and creating a vibrant economic zone that capitalizes on the collective strengths of its members for regional prosperity
Unasur prioritizes infrastructure development to improve connectivity between member states and facilitate trade, economic growth, and improved standard of living
Unasur's initiatives aim to foster social inclusion and combat inequality among its member countries
Unasur seeks to improve transportation, energy, and communication networks to enhance connectivity between member states and stimulate economic growth
Unasur actively promotes joint efforts to safeguard the environment and ensure responsible use of natural resources among its member countries
Unasur has created the South American Defense Council and the South American Infrastructure and Planning Council to promote regional stability and cooperation
Unasur has introduced the concept of Unasur Citizenship to facilitate the movement of people within the region
Unasur has implemented educational initiatives such as scholarship programs and student exchanges to harmonize health policies and enhance educational cooperation among its member countries
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Founding document of Unasur
Constitutive Treaty signed in Brasília, 2008.
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Precursor to Unasur's establishment
Cusco Declaration, 2004.
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Unasur's vision for regional integration
Single currency, unified energy market, regional parliament.
