The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (MINEX Guatemala) posted a series of updates on its official X account detailing the country's participation in the IV Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union. The posts highlighted both diplomatic engagements and Guatemala's commitment to global scientific initiatives.
On November 9, 2025, MINEX Guatemala shared a group photograph from the summit, writing: " Foto de familia de la IV Cumbre de Jefas y Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC) y la Unión Europea. Santa Marta, Colombia https://t.co/O0kK0Tbxnm".
The following day, November 10, 2025, MINEX Guatemala marked World Science Day for Peace and Development by emphasizing its role in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. The ministry stated: "En el marco del Día Mundial de la Ciencia para la Paz y el Desarrollo, el @MinexGt se suma a los esfuerzos orientados a abordar los desafíos ambientales, sociales y económicos actuales, promoviendo el uso responsable de la tecnología, así como el impulso a la innovación y la https://t.co/ttcdlwOfoM".
Later that same day, MINEX Guatemala provided an update on bilateral meetings held by Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martínez during the summit. The post read: "El #CancillerGT Carlos Ramiro Martínez participa en la IV Cumbre CELAC-UE en Santa Marta, Colombia, donde ha sostenido varios encuentros bilaterales: Thomas Byrne, Ministro de Asuntos Europeos de Irlanda. Maxime Prévot, Canciller de Bélgica. Teresa Ribera, Vicepresidenta https://t.co/xZZNsrOcmU".
The CELAC-EU summits serve as platforms for dialogue between Latin American-Caribbean states and European nations on political cooperation and development issues. These gatherings often focus on strengthening partnerships to address shared challenges such as climate change and sustainable development.
Guatemala's engagement in this event underscores its active role in international diplomacy as well as its advocacy for science-driven solutions to global issues.
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