Guatemalan minister reaffirms support for TaiwanStaff writer, with CNAGuatemalan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Bucaro yesterday reaffirmed his country’s support for Taiwan while encouraging dialogue between Taipei and Beijing to ease tensions. During a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Bucaro said that his five-day visit to Taiwan is testament to Guatemala’s support for the nation in an increasingly volatile world. President Tsai Ing-wen, right, meets Guatemalan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Bucaro at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Photo: CNAHe also encouraged Taipei to engage in dialogue with Beijing, saying that the Guatemalan government firmly believes that talks are necessary to defuse tensions. Guatemala will “always support Taiwan” and has showed solidarity with Taiwan since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1933, Bucaro said.

Source: Taipei Times August 31, 2022 02:23 UTC