Newly appointed Guatemalan ambassador Willy Alberto Gómez Tirado delivered a copy of his letter of credence to Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu. Gómez arrived in Taiwan on June 25^th, and formally submitted his appointment letter on July 24^th.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that it will make necessary arrangements for Gómez to present his credentials to President Tsai Ing-wen. If accepted, Gómez will replace Ambassador Olga María Aguja Zúñiga who has been at her post since 2015.

The Ministry says it expects to see strengthening of ties between Taiwan and Guatemala under Gómez’s guidance.

According to the MOFA, Gómez held postings at San Pablo University in Guatemala before his appointment.