
The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Guatemala, resident in Mexico, H.E. Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, presented his Credentials today to H.E. Mónica Bolaños Pérez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala. During their meeting, both sides underscored the importance of deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.
Vice Minister Bolaños Pérez commended Bangladesh’s notable contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Ambassador Mushfique proposed facilitating a visit by a Guatemalan business delegation to Bangladesh to explore new opportunities for collaboration. He also highlighted Bangladesh’s competitive export sectors, particularly ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, leather, and jute goods.
On the sidelines, Ambassador Mushfique met with Director General Lynsay Hernández, where he reaffirmed Bangladesh’s full commitment to advancing bilateral ties.
Later in the day, the Ambassador attended a reception hosted by H.E. Carlos Ramiro Martínez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, to mark the 204th Anniversary of Guatemala’s Independence. The Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador and discussed mutual interests, including cooperation in multilateral forums.
As part of his trip , Ambassador Mushfique also visited a ready-made garments factory operated by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Guatemala, recognizing the vital role of the Bangladeshi business community in strengthening people-to-people and economic ties.