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Community and Society
Belize continues to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict
As the Israeli troops advanced toward Gaza City on Thursday, November 2nd, and the Palestinian death toll has risen to over 9,000, Belize continues to appeal for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between the Israel Defence Force (IDF) and the militant group called Hamas. The intense military conflict was triggered after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, killing hundreds of Israelis and kidnapping others, including Israeli military officials.
Government
ICJ to elect new judges: Oral hearings for the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute expected in 2024
Elections for five new judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are expected to occur in November 2023. The ICJ consists of 15 judges, with five members elected in intervals of three years. While this transition is ongoing, oral hearings before the ICJ are slated to resume until February 2024, when the newly elected judges officially take up tenure. The Belize-Guatemala territorial, insular, and maritime dispute case is awaiting its first oral hearing, expected in late spring or the summer of 2024.
Government
PM John Briceño makes historic visit to Guatemala
Belize’s Prime Minister (PM), the Honourable John Briceño, is back in the country after an official visit to Guatemala. President Alejandro Giammattei described the visit as historic. The two leaders shared remarks during the meeting on Wednesday, May 2nd, in Guatemala City, where they spoke about common interests such as education, trade, investment, security, and immigration. Both governments also committed to a more substantial and friendly bilateral relationship.
Government
Belize and Costa Rica hold Bilateral Political Consultations
On May 20, 2021 Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Rodolfo Solano Quirós, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, undertook the Second Bilateral Political Consultations between their respective countries.
Government
Belize Chairs Twenty-Fourth Meeting of CARICOM Foreign Ministers
The Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held virtually on May 6-7, 2021 under the chairmanship of Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration.
Government
Foreign Minister Meets with UNICEF Representative to Belize
Senator Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration, received a courtesy visit from Ms. Alison Parker, UNICEF Representative for Belize, on February 3, 2021. Ms. Parker shared an overview of UNICEF’s priorities and support activities in Belize, including the organization’s birth registration campaign and ongoing COVID-19 related assistance.
Community and Society
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Meets with High Commissioner of India to Belize
Press Release - Government of Belize - January 29, 2021 - Senator Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration, was paid...
Government
The Government of Belize and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Sign Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
On Monday, September 28, Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belize, signed a Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of Belize and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). His Excellency Remus Li-Kuo Chen, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize, was present to witness the signing on behalf of the Taiwanese Government, during a ceremony held at the Laing Building.
