Below is the joint statement by President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei and the Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño. This historic event marks the first visit of a Belizean Prime Minister in Guatemala, and also marks the efforts being made to resolve the Belizean–Guatemalan territorial dispute.
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Effective Monday, 23rd March 2020, all land, sea and air borders of Belize will be closed for travellers. No restrictions have been placed on incoming or outgoing freight and cargo. Belizeans are not allowed to leave Belize. From Monday, 23rd March 2020, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize ... Read More
Rt. Rev’d. Philip S. Wright, Lord Bishop of Belize and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Belize, visited Israel with his wife Carla. The historic pilgrimage trip to the biblical sites took place in August 2019 and the couple were warmly welcomed in by Mr. Yoram Naor, Honorary Consul General ... Read More
A referendum was held in Belize on May 8, 2019 regarding the territorial dispute with neighbouring Guatemala. Voters were asked whether the border dispute with Guatemala should be submitted to the International Court of Justice.
Belizeans were asked to vote yes or no to the following question: "Do you agree that ... Read More
The mayors of Belmopan and San Pedro attended the International Mayors' Conference in Israel's capital city Jerusalem. The two mayors were received and invited by the foreign minister of Israel and were welcomed by the Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Moshe Leon and by the Mayor of Tel Aviv, Mr, Ron ... Read More
Guatemala assumes the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Central American Integration System (SICA).
According to a statement from the Guatemalan Ambassador Mario Bucaro "(Guatemala) will do so with the aim of deepening integration efforts in the region, in accordance with the commitment assumed by our President, this a great time for ... Read More
In celebration of Israel's 70th anniversary, the City of Herzliya and its Municipal Tourism Development Corporation organized the 1st International Naval Parade which took place on April 19th, 2018. The parade included hundreds of sailing vessels, boats and yachts, sailing from Herzliya Marina to Tel Aviv and back. The international ... Read More
Belize attended the XLIX Summit of Heads of Government and State of the Central American Integration System (SICA) in Costa Rica from June 28th - 30th, 2017, where leaders met to discuss regional cooperation, security and the continued strengthening of regional integration.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Wilfred Elrington, representing ... Read More
Israel's new non-resident Ambassador to Belize H.E. Mr. Jonathan Peled presented his credentials to Governor-General of Belize Sir Colville Young on January 23, 2017. Mr. Jonathan Peled is also Ambassador of Israel to Mexico and has extensive experience in international and diplomatic affairs.
On his trip to Belize, Mr. Jonathan Peled ... Read More