Lavrov says Russian-Guatemalan relations moved up to new level

MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Russian-Guatemalan relations have moved on to a new level, the development prospects are good, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said opening negotiations with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Morales. "Our relations have moved to a new level over the past 70 years (last year marked the 70th anniversary of bilateral relations)," Lavrov said. "There are development prospects for the benefit of our peoples and international cooperation." According to the Russian top diplomat, the good sentiment towards the Guatemalans "have grown stronger since your capital’s name brings to mind the location, where the decision to hold the Olympic Games in Sochi was taken." "Today I expect to discuss our bilateral relations, international issues, the lessons of the World War II that some now are trying to rewrite," Lavrov said. "We highly appreciate your initiative to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier." Morales in turn stressed that both countries relations remain strong and stable, based on active cooperation. Guatemala’s top diplomat also said, "Our priority goal is education development. My visit aims at discussing the prospects of bolstering cooperation in the regional organizations, assessing the UN role and exchanging views on Russia’s cooperation with Latin American countries." Read more