Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei said Tuesday that his nation would maintain a “solid diplomatic relationship” with Taiwan despite communist China’s military threats against the self-ruled island.
Giammattei arrived in Taiwan for a four-day visit on Tuesday, which he said would serve as a message “about respect for the independence of nations” while reaffirming his country’s strong support for the island.
During a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Giammattei pledged his “unconditional support” for Taiwan and expressed his interest in deepening cooperation with Taiwan in various sectors.
“Guatemala will continue to stand with Taiwan, the Republic of China, with the most solid diplomatic relationship and continue to deepen cooperation in various fields, especially in medical care, health, economy, and infrastructure,” he said, according to Tsai’s office….