Türkiye, Guatemala celebrate 150 years of diplomacy

A ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Guatemala was held at the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala City.

The event began with the national anthems of both countries.

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Guatemala, Beliz Celasin Rende, delivered a speech on the anniversary’s historical significance and the future prospects of the bilateral relationship.

Maria Jose Fernandez Moreno, Director of the Guatemalan Post and Telegraph Administration, presented a special commemorative stamp issued for the occasion.

Ambassador Rende and Guatemalan ministers unveiled the large stamp to the audience.

The ceremony also featured a poetry recital by students from the Turkish Republic School in Guatemala, showcasing the friendship between the two nations, and a traditional Turkish costume presentation by female students.

A highlight of the event was a performance of Mozart’s Turkish March by Turkish Republic School students, accompanied by Guatemala’s traditional marimba – which received a standing ovation.

Guatemalan FM Martinez praises bilateral solid ties

Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Martinez lauded the strong Türkiye-Guatemala relations, reflecting on their 150-year history and quoting Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Republic of Türkiye: “Language is a bridge. Belief is a bridge. History is a bridge.”

Guests enjoyed Turkish culinary delights, and the ministry’s garden displayed Turkish and Guatemalan jewelry, textiles, and ceramics.

The ceremony concluded with a commemorative photo session featuring Foreign Minister Martinez and embassy staff in front of the Ataturk bust in the ministry’s garden.

Foreign Minister Martinez, Minister of Culture and Sports Liwy Grazioso, deputy foreign ministers, resident ambassadors and senior representatives from international organizations were among those who attended.