Guatemala City (AFP) – A mission of Taiwanese businessmen is exploring investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological areas in Guatemala, one of the island's few partner countries, the Taiwanese foreign minister who heads the delegation reported this Thursday.

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Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory and has threatened to take by force, only has 12 diplomatic allies around the world. In Latin America, it only maintains ties with Guatemala, Paraguay, Belize, Haiti and some Caribbean island nations.

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said the group is made up of 30 entrepreneurs in areas of artificial intelligence, intelligent transportation, biotechnology, digital and space technology, among others.

"I hope that these important representatives of Taiwan's private sector can better understand the needs of the Guatemalan market and its investment environment," declared the foreign minister, according to a translation by an interpreter.

He added that in the future these leaders plan a "cooperation between companies" from Taiwan, the United States and Guatemala so that more Taiwanese firms establish themselves in Guatemalan territory in order to enter the "North American market."

The head of Taiwanese diplomacy also thanked Guatemala "for its firm and constant support for Taiwan's international participation."

"Taiwan has been a key partner in promoting sustainable development" in Guatemala, highlighted the Guatemalan Foreign Minister, Carlos Ramiro Martínez.

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