Taiwan Today
Date: March 15, 2016

President Ma Ying-jeou touched down March 14 in Guatemala, the first leg of a

ROC President Ma Ying-jeou (left) and Guatemala President James Ernesto Morales Cabrera are all smiles during their meeting March 14 in the Central American nation. (CNA)

seven-day Central America tour including another ROC diplomatic ally Belize and transit stops in the U.S. cities of Houston and Los Angeles.

Ma, who was warmly received by new Guatemala President James Ernesto Morales Cabrera, is heading a delegation of around 80 senior government officials, legislators and business representatives. While in country he will hold talks with Jose Antonio Alvarado, president of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), and address the Guatemala City-based institution.

After arriving in Belize March 17, Ma is to meet with Prime Minister Dean Barrow, as well as the leaders of ROC Caribbean diplomatic allies St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris, St. Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.     [FULL  STORY]