Guatemala's Right of Reply on Territorial Dispute with Belize at UNGA 80th Session

Guatemala's Commitment to UN Principles

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala reaffirms its commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
• ⚖️ The country has submitted its island and maritime territorial claims to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Resolution of the Belize Dispute

• 🗣️ Guatemala echoes the President of Guatemala's statement that the future ICJ ruling will resolve the territorial dispute with Belize.
• 🤝 Guatemala views this as an opportunity to establish a new stage of bilateral relations with Belize, based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• ✅ The nation reiterates its commitment to obeying the ICJ's ruling.

Addressing Incidents and Misinformation

• ⚠️ Guatemala expresses surprise regarding the content of Belize's Prime Minister's speech, especially given recent bilateral meetings.
• 📰 Concern is raised about an imprecise version of events being spread domestically and internationally, which hinders trust and the peaceful settlement process.
• 🤝 Immediate actions were taken regarding recent incidents, including meetings between defense ministries and a bilateral meeting between the presidents.