NEW GUATEMALA AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

14 July, 2000 - Belize House, Belmopan
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, His Excellency Jorge
Skinner Klée, this morning presented his credentials to Governor
General, Sir Colville Young, during brief ceremonies at Belize House in
Belmopan.

In making his presentation, Ambassador Skinner Klée told Sir Colville
that his presence in Belize ratifies Guatemala's willingness to pursue
every avenue of bilateral discourse in order to achieve full
understanding and integration so that "we may best secure the common
interest of our region and our peoples."

He noted the "shared and secure future of our inhabitants requires the
concerted efforts of all of us if we are to attain a sustainable
development."

After accepting his Credentials, Sir Colville assured Ambassador Skinner
Klée that the documents would be laid before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II at the earliest convenience. Both men than proceeded to hold private
talks.

Prior to the presentation of his Credentials, the new Guatemalan
Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Chief Executive Officer in the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. David Gibson and Prime Minister Hon.
Said Musa.

Later in the morning he also called on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps,
Mexico's Ambassador to Belize His Excellency Enrique Hubbard Urrea.