Briceño and Arévalo Agree on Trade, Border Cooperation, and Investment Opportunities

Prime Minister John Briceño led a Belizean delegation on an official visit to Guatemala, where they met with President Bernardo Arévalo. The discussions covered various topics, including trade, border issues, and bilateral cooperation. Briceño described the meeting as highly productive, stating, “We had a very good meeting with President Arévalo, and several of our ministers presented along with their counterparts. We addressed many issues, including trade, the border, and how we can work closer between both countries.”

He elaborated on the agreements reached, noting, “What was agreed to is that we’re going to set up subcommittees to address issues such as trade and border incursions. Both the Belizean and Guatemalan forces will work on improving communication and coordination in these areas.”

Briceño also highlighted the involvement of Belizean investors, stating, “There were almost 20 Belizean investors looking for markets in Guatemala or opportunities for Guatemalan investors to come into Belize. We had a meeting with AG Export, Guatemala’s largest organisation dealing with exports, and there was a lot of networking to explore how they can access our market.”

Briceño emphasised the success of the visit, noting the positive steps taken to enhance collaboration between the two nations.