Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel received his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Ramiro Martínez, on Tuesday for a working visit. The talks were intended to deepen ties between the two countries in the political and economic spheres, as well as in development cooperation.
The two ministers signed a cooperation agreement between Guatemala and Luxembourg, setting out an institutional, legal and financial framework for launching new projects and opening up opportunities between the two nations. Luxembourg is also considering joint accreditation for Guatemala via its embassy in Costa Rica, in order to develop its ties with Central America in a regional setting.
Beyond that, Martínez and Bettel discussed current regional and international affairs. They voiced their commitment to multilateralism, a strong United Nations and the protection of human rights, as well as a shared dedication to peace and respect for international law. Bettel also reaffirmed his support for Guatemala's efforts to bolster democracy and the independence of its judiciary, while welcoming recent progress on both fronts.
During his visit, the Guatemalan foreign minister met Prime Minister Luc Frieden, along with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chamber of Deputies and the Greater Region.
