'I want everyone to trust that Guatemala will continue to be a solid diplomatic ally to the Republic of Taiwan and will continue to deepen cooperation in all areas,' says Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday, April 25, for the “” on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.
Speaking at a welcoming ceremony outside Taiwan’s presidential office, Giammattei said Guatemala and Taiwan were “brotherly countries” and important allies. “I want everyone to trust that Guatemala will continue to be a solid diplomatic ally to the Republic of Taiwan and will continue to deepen cooperation in all areas,” he said, pledging “absolute support”.
Speaking later at Taiwan’s parliament, Giammattei continued to refer to the “Republic of Taiwan”, and won a standing ovation from lawmakers with a further strong message of support, ending that speech with: “long live Taiwan: free, sovereign and independent.”
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