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UK's Envoy Holds Discussion with Guatemala's Congress Head

Ambassador Juliana Correa of the United Kingdom held a conversation with Nery Ramos, the President of Congress in Guatemala, focusing on matters of sovereignty, transparency, and possibilities for collaboration within the parliament.

UK's envoy convenes with Guatemala's Congress president
UK's envoy convenes with Guatemala's Congress president

UK's Envoy Holds Discussion with Guatemala's Congress Head

The UK's top diplomat, Jon Dean, the British High Commissioner, recently held discussions with Guatemala's Congress, aiming to strengthen parliamentary relations and support the Congress' capacity to promote citizen participation, particularly among the youth.

Dean expressed the UK's intentions to reinforce shared democratic values with Guatemala's Congress. He also highlighted the UK's goal to strengthen the relationship between its parliament and Guatemala's Congress. The focus of the UK's support is on reinforcing Congress' role in promoting civic engagement.

President Alejandro Giammattei Ramos, who advanced key reforms including the Competition Law and the Road and Infrastructure Law, was acknowledged for his role in fostering legislative consensus. Ambassador Correa commended President Ramos's efforts in this regard.

The meeting, which aimed to shape the future of Guatemala's governance and stability, also discussed the institutional challenges facing the country. The conversation highlighted Congress' commitment to open, inclusive, and transparent discussions.

The UK's support for Guatemala's Congress is not limited to reinforcing democratic values. It also includes efforts to support Congress in promoting civic engagement. The UK aims to help Guatemala's Congress to promote civic engagement, particularly among the youth, to foster democratic values among the younger generation.

In supporting Guatemala's Congress, the UK also intends to help the country promote civic engagement. This support is seen as a means to strengthen the democratic values shared by both nations. The UK's intentions include reinforcing shared democratic values with Guatemala's Congress and supporting the Congress' efforts to promote civic engagement.

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