Guatemalan Foreign Minister Bucaro arrived in Taiwan at 4:19 today for a visit – Politics – Liberty Times Newsletter

Guatemalan Foreign Minister Bucaro (left) arrived in Taiwan by plane this morning at 4:19 am and was met at the airport by Deputy Foreign Minister Yu Daza (right). (Photo by reporter Yao Jiexiu)

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29/08/2022 05:55

[Reporter Yao Jiexiu/Taoyuan Airport Report]Guatemalan Foreign Minister Bucaro arrived in Taiwan at 4:19 this morning. Deputy Foreign Minister Yu Daya greeted him at the airport. He said at the airport that this visit to Taiwan was not accidental, because This visit is the strongest demonstration of the Republic of Guatemala’s continued support for Taiwan despite any challenge or threat.

Bucaro said in a speech in Taoji that he has come to Taiwan this time on behalf of the President of the Republic of Guatemala, Alejandro Jamaica. This trip is a very important visit, mainly to continue strengthening relations between the two countries and further consolidating the ten-year friendship relationship. Guatemala and Taiwan are allies who share common values ​​of democracy, freedom and respect for sovereignty. This visit is not accidental, as it is the strongest demonstration of the Republic of Guatemala’s continued support for Taiwan despite any challenge or threat.

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He also stressed that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Guatemala and Taiwan, the support and recognition of Taiwan by the Republic of China has been the basis of Guatemala and reiterated that we will not give up our commitment to Taiwan. Taiwan has become one of the greatest role models in the world with determination, tenacity and conviction to uphold core values ​​such as democracy and freedom. On behalf of the Guatemalan government, I assure the people of Taiwan that the relationship between Guatemala and Taiwan is solid and will not be shaken. Guatemala adheres to Taiwan’s position and will continue to support Taiwan’s cause.

The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that this trip is Bucaro’s first visit to Taiwan, during which he will meet President Tsai and Wu Zhaoxie, they have honored each other and, in addition, they also accepted Wu Zhaoxie’s banquet.

In addition, delegation members will also visit the Continental Committee, the Foundation for International Cooperation and Development and the Foreign Trade Development Association of the Republic of China, as well as the School of Foreign Affairs and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Business, National Defense University, Kaohsiung Software Park, National Palace Museum, etc. Literary structures.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Bucaro has extensive experience: he was the dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo in Guatemala, the ambassador of Guatemala to Israel, the ambassador to Mexico and the representative of the country Guatemala. of the Organization for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL) .After taking up the post of Foreign Minister in February of this year, he dedicated himself to improving Guatemala’s international status and actively deepening cooperation between Taiwan and Guatemala.