Mariana Betsa received copies of credentials from Ambassador of Guatemala to Ukraine Sandra Noriega

On March 24, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa received copies of credentials from newly appointed Concurrent Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to Ukraine Sandra Noriega.

During the meeting, Mariana Betsa congratulated Sandra Noriega on the beginning of her diplomatic mission in Ukraine and expressed hope for deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, in the areas of political, economic, humanitarian and cultural cooperation. Special attention was paid to the security situation in Ukraine and the importance of international support in countering Russian aggression.

The Deputy Minister thanked the Government of Guatemala for its continued support of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as its active position within international organizations. Mariana Betsa also briefed Sandra Noriega on the current security situation in Ukraine and invited Guatemala to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children forcefully transferred to Russia.

The parties agreed to maintain active contact to implement joint projects aimed at strengthening relations between Ukraine and Guatemala in various fields.