President Tsai Ing-wen shakes hands with Guatemalan President Jamaita after their speech.

(Photo by reporter Chen Yun)

[Special Correspondent Chen Yun/accompanying interview report] Responding to President Tsai Ing-wen’s call yesterday for democratic countries to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, the President of Guatemala, a friendly state in Central and South America, said that Guatemala affirms Taiwan’s contribution during the epidemic and is grateful for its support. They support Taiwan's participation and contribution to the United Nations and its system, as well as international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala, a friendly state in Central and South America, on the afternoon of March 31, local time (early morning of April 1, Taiwan time), on the "Democratic Partners for Common Prosperity Journey." After the delegation, the two heads of state held private talks and made statements after the meeting.

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Jia Maitai said that the friendship between Guatemala and Taiwan is unbreakable, and he has worked tirelessly to defend the basic principles of international law, promote the settlement of disputes through dialogue and consultation, and work together to achieve the people's aspirations for freedom, prosperity, development, and sovereign integrity. China and the United States will cooperate seamlessly, go hand in hand to become the best strategic partner, and take concrete actions to promote cooperation plans that benefit the two peoples.

Jia Maidai pointed out that there are many reasons for the rock-solid relationship between the two countries, but he would like to emphasize in particular the academic exchange programs between the two countries, the admiration and respect for each other's cultures, the strong economic and trade diplomacy, and the importance of the two countries' geographical locations , and shared values ​​that are publicly advocated together.

"The friendship between the two sides is based on concrete reciprocal actions, not empty words!" Jia Maitai pointed out that the Guatemala government has shown support for Taiwan's participation in international multilateral organizations, especially the World Health Organization (WHO), and Guatemala affirms Taiwan's role in Taiwan. Contributions during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as valuable assistance to them on issues such as maternal and newborn medical care, basic public health, universal health care, and water resource maintenance.

Jia Maidai said that based on the principle of universality of the United Nations, the government of Guatemala supports Taiwan to participate in and contribute to the United Nations and its system. Taiwan has always been a country that supports Guatemala very much. , Medical care, transportation, energy, education, agriculture, etc. provide a lot of help, assist the Gua government to promote sustainable and permanent social and economic development, and also meet the national priority development goals. The newly built Zimadenango Hospital is very good example.