Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, met today with his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Ramiro Martinez Alvarado, to discuss key areas of mutual interest aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
During their meeting in Washington, D.C., “the ministers are discussing key areas of mutual interest, including trade, regional cooperation, and ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations,” according to the statement.
The two ministers committed to peacefully resolving the longstanding territorial, insular, and maritime dispute currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They also underscored the importance of maintaining mutual respect and constructive dialogue throughout the process.
Discussions covered trade, regional cooperation, and ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between the neighbouring countries.
Minister Fonseca is in the United States on an official visit, where he is holding a series of high-level meetings at the Embassy of Belize with representatives from the Organisation of American States (OAS) and U.S. government officials.