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Message of His Majesty the King to the President of Guatemala

His Majesty the King, Charles III of the United Kingdom, has delivered a message to His Excellency Bernardo Arévalo, President of Guatemala.

On the occasion of his assumption as President of the Republic of Guatemala, the King said:

Dear Mr. President,

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to you on your election as President of the Republic of Guatemala.

I offer my heartfelt support for the challenges you continue to face, and know that my Government will continue to support the victory of democratic principles in Guatemala. I hope that our countries can continue working together on the international stage and on shared priorities, including environmental protection, human rights and the rule of law.

I send my very best wishes to you and the people of Guatemala and look forward to the friendship between our two countries becoming ever stronger.

Charles R.

Published 15 January 2024