Visiting Guatemalan minister pledges commitmentSUPPORT: Mario Bucaro, who is to meet with the president and other top officials, said it was no coincidence that his trip came during ‘sensitive times in the region’Staff writer, with CNAVisiting Guatemalan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Bucaro yesterday said his trip is aimed at showcasing his country’s commitment to Taiwan amid increased tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Guatemalan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Bucaro, left, shakes hands with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Yui upon arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday. The visit is Bucaro’s first trip to the country, and he plans to meet with high-ranking officials, including President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. They would head south to Kaohsiung Software Park (高雄軟體園區) before concluding their visit and leaving Taiwan on Friday, it said. Bucaro’s visit comes two months after Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged to maintain ties with Taipei, amid increasing efforts by Beijing to poach Taiwan’s 14 remaining diplomatic allies.

Source: Taipei Times August 30, 2022 04:04 UTC