Guatemala city: The President of Guatemala, César Arévalo de León, expressed a keen interest in enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation with Angola, focusing on mutual benefits across several sectors. This statement came shortly after the Angolan diplomat, Carlos Sardinha Dias, presented his credentials, marking his new role as the non-resident ambassador to Guatemala. According to Angola Press News Agency, the ambassador, who resides permanently in Havana, Cuba, committed to actively promoting political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations. He also emphasized the significance of initiating political consultations soon. The ceremony, held at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City, was attended by Guatemala's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Martinez, as detailed in a press release from the Angolan Embassy in Cuba. The diplomatic relationship between Angola and Guatemala was officially established on September 22, 2023, coinciding with the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. As part of this new diplomatic chapter, the countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to foster cooperation in multiple sectors. Guatemala, recognized as the largest country in Central America, boasts a population of over 18 million. It shares borders with Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, and its economy is ranked as the ninth largest in Latin America and the largest in Central America. The agricultural sector dominates its economy, with the country being a leading global exporter of sugar and a major coffee producer.