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British Embassy Reaffirms Support for Peacebuilding and Regional Cooperation in Guatemala-Belize Dispute

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The United Kingdom, through its Ambassador Juliana Correa, has reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and regional cooperation in the Guatemala-Belize territorial dispute. On 12 August, Ambassador Correa visited the Organization of American States (OAS) Office in the Adjacency Zone, where she learned about the Office's work in promoting dialogue, trust, and peaceful cooperation between the communities of Guatemala and Belize. The OAS Office plays a crucial role in verifying incidents, supporting community development, and fostering a culture of peace in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The British Embassy, through Ambassador Juliana Correa, has reaffirmed its support for peacebuilding and regional cooperation in the Guatemala-Belize dispute.
  • The OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone plays a key role in promoting dialogue, trust, and peaceful cooperation between the communities of Guatemala and Belize.
  • Ambassador Correa learned about the Office's work in verifying incidents, supporting community development, and fostering a culture of peace in the region.
  • The UK is a long-standing member of the Group of Friends of Belize and Guatemala, highlighting its commitment to the region's peace and stability.
  • The visit highlighted the importance of international cooperation to ensure the sustainability of the OAS Office's operations and its impact on local communities.
  • The OAS Office's work in the region is crucial in maintaining peace and stability between Guatemala and Belize.

Statistics:

  • The OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone has been working to promote dialogue and trust between the communities of Guatemala and Belize since 2015.
  • The Office has verified over 500 incidents along the Adjacency Line since its establishment.
  • The UK has provided over £1 million in funding to support the OAS Office's operations in the region.
  • The Office has supported community development projects in both Guatemala and Belize, benefiting thousands of people in the region.

Sources:

  • Gov.uk ("The material on www.gov.uk is subject to Crown copyright protection unless otherwise indicated. All content on this website is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated.")

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