The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalothis June 4 arrived at Taiwan For a stay of four days on the island, where he plans to meet with his Taiwanese counterpart, William Laiand attract investments For the country Central Americanofficial sources reported.
The Guatemalan ruler traveled accompanied by his wife, Lucrecia Peinado; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Ramiro Martínez; and the Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcíaamong other senior government positions, according to a statement from the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry.
This Thursday, Arévalo And Lai will sign one “Letter of intention“To boost the Semiconductor cooperation and they will also witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a “Political consultation mechanism“Among the foreign ministers of both territories.
As well as another letter of intention focused on the “bilateral investments to promote the supply chains“
The Central American president will also participate in an act on “investment opportunities in Guatemala“, He will visit the Hsinchu Scientific Parkheadquarters of important technological firms, such as TSMC, and will meet with Guatemalan students residing in Taiwanamong other activities.
“Friendship between Taiwan and Guatemala It already exceeds 90 years, characterized by its solidity and cordiality (…). The president’s visit Arévalo and his delegation highlights the fruits of the policy of ‘integral diplomacy’ of Taiwan. Both countries will continue advancing together and deepening their relationship as strategic partners“, Concluded the statement of the Chancellery island.
This trip, the first of Arévalo to Taiwan Since he assumed the position in January last year, it is particularly important for the island, whose international recognition has been reduced in recent years due to the growing diplomatic pressure of China.
At the moment, Taiwan It only retains the diplomatic support of twelve states: seven Latin Americans and Caribbeanthree oceanics, an African (Esuatini, the former Suazilandia) and a European (Vatican City).