STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF GUATEMALA - Meeting with OAS
Located between the towns of Benque Viejo, Belize, and Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala, the Office of the Secretary to the OAS was established to support the implementation of the Confidence-Building Measures Agreement, signed by both nations in 2003, and renewed and expanded in 2005.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0627-012
Their Excellencies met with representatives of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone between Guatemala and Belize, who promote peace and cooperation between Guatemalans and Belizeans.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0627-001
Their Excellencies recognized the work being done by the OAS to promote peace and co-operation between Guatemalans and Belizeans. They expressed Canada’s support towards the peaceful resolution of the territorial dispute between the two countries. Their Excellencies also discussed with youths who use the arts as a tool to promote a culture of peace. Canadian ambassador to Guatemala, Ms. Leeann McKechnie (left), and James Lambert, Director General, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau (far right) also attended the meeting.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0627-013