MINEX Guatemala shares updates on diplomatic meetings and trade events

Carlos Ramiro Martínez, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
Carlos Ramiro Martínez, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores | Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

The Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX Guatemala) published several updates on November 6, 2025, regarding its international diplomatic and commercial engagements.

In a post made at 16:49 UTC, MINEX Guatemala shared the message "#RelacionesConElMundo https://t.co/2xBEaSIyDZ".

Later that day, at 17:32 UTC, the ministry reported on the participation of Vice Minister Mónica Bolaños Pérez in an international meeting. The tweet read: "La #ViceCancillerGT Mónica Bolaños Pérez participa en la Reunión del Mecanismo de Coordinación de Altos Funcionarios de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC) y de la Unión Europea (UE), en la ciudad de Santa Marta, Colombia, con el objetivo de negociar el https://t.co/mpQVuYLlP6". This indicates ongoing efforts by Guatemalan officials to engage with regional and European counterparts through CELAC-EU mechanisms.

In another update posted at 21:52 UTC, MINEX Guatemala highlighted its role in promoting trade relations with Taiwan. The ministry stated: "#DiplomaciaComercialGT | El @MinexGt participó en la apertura del pabellón de la República de China (Taiwán) en la FerretExpo 2025, en el que está presente una misión comercial de 17 empresas taiwanesas. El encuentro es organizado por el Consejo para el Desarrollo del Comercio https://t.co/vabP1NGdXu". This event underscores Guatemala's continued diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and active support for bilateral economic initiatives.

Guatemala remains one of the few countries globally to maintain official diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of the People’s Republic of China. The country regularly participates in forums such as CELAC-EU to strengthen regional cooperation and pursue trade opportunities with partners including Taiwan.