Belize and Guatemala Strengthen Trade Ties During High-Level Meeting

Prime Minister John Briceño led Belize’s delegation on an official visit to meet with H.E. President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala. The leaders discussed various aspects of the bilateral agenda.

The ministerial delegation included ministers Francis Fonseca, Florencio Marin, Christopher Coye, Michel Chebat, Oscar Requena, and Osmond Martinez.

During the visit, the delegation discussed security cooperation, the commitment to fully implementing the Partial Scope Agreement for trade, and potential areas for expansion. They also explored ways to improve interactions along the border region of Jalacate, Belize, and Santa Cruz, Guatemala, for the mutual benefit of both nations.

Prime Minister Briceño expressed his appreciation for President Arévalo’s support for Belize’s membership in the Council of Ministers of Finance for SICA and Belize’s observer status in SIECA. He emphasised that differences can be positively resolved through dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful diplomatic means.

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) also met with their Guatemalan counterparts to explore opportunities for expanding trade. Prime Minister John Briceño has identified new markets to foster trade growth.