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Minister of National Defence and Border Security
Government
Minister of National Defence Holds Meeting with US Ambassador
On December 8, 2022, Hon. Florencio Marin, Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, received Her Excellency Michelle Kwan, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Belize, for a courtesy visit at the Curl Thompson building in Belmopan.
Government
Belize and Taiwan Sign Security Cooperation Agreement
On September 14, 2022, Hon. Florencio Marin, Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, signed on behalf of the Government of Belize, a Coast Guard Cooperation Agreement with the Ocean Affairs Council of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Government
Minister of National Defence and Border Security Meets with Colombian Minister of National Defence
Hon. Florencio Marin, Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, was hosted by Hon. Diego Andrés Molano Aponte, Minister of National Defence of Colombia, at the First Artemisa Summit held in Villavicencio, Colombia, from June 9-10, 2022. A variety of activities were on the agenda at the summit, which was geared towards the defence of the environment as a strategic asset and heritage for future generations and showcased Colombia’s achievements and best practices in protecting their natural resources using military services.
Community and Society
Launch of the Joint Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Programme
Hon. Florencio Marin, Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, and Hon. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, in conjunction with the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, launched the Joint Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (JSVPR) Programme for the security forces. The launch of the JSVPR was held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza in Belize City on 17 February 2022 and will support the Belize Police Department, the Belize Defence Force, and the Belize Coast Guard.
Government
National Defence Minister Meets with New Mexican Military Attaché to Belize
Hon. Florencio Marin, Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, received a courtesy visit on October 15, 2021, from Colonel DEM Pedro Mandujano Balbuena, the newly appointed Mexican Military and Air Attaché accredited to the Mexican Embassy in Belize.
Government
Minister of National Defence and Border Security Meets with US Military Officials
Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, hosted Captain Rebekah Malone, the current bilateral affairs officer for the Security Cooperation Office of the United States Embassy in Belize, and Major Anissa Johnson, the incoming bilateral affairs officer.
Community and Society
Minister of National Defence and Border Security Welcomes Germany’s Defence Attaché
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, received a courtesy visit from Lieutenant Colonel Reiner Jantos, Germany’s Defence Attaché, at the Curl Thompson Building, Belmopan.
Community and Society
Ministries of Youth and National Defence Collaborate for Youth Development
This collaboration will allow both ministries to capitalize on strengths to better serve the youth of Belize. The goal is to improve youth development in the country and transform the youth institution into a central regional youth training institute.
