Through the new diplomatic headquarters in Beijing, the Salvadoran government aims to deepen relations with the Asian giant.
The opening of the Salvadoran government's embassy in China will help to further strengthen the relationship of friendship, trade and cooperation between the two nations, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador.
Following the departure of US diplomatic staff from Nicaragua at the worst moment of the socio-political crisis, the US government has now announced that it has authorized the return of the embassy staff and their families to Managua.
The crisis in which Nicaragua has been immersed since last April has negatively affected the country in multiple ways, including the irregularity with which the US diplomatic corps works.This was evident when, in mid-May, the US Embassy reported that it would not be processing routine applications for nonimmigrant visas, and that due to unstable security conditions, it would reduce the hours of service provided to the public.See "Nicaragua: US suspends visa issuance"
The embassy of the Asian country in Santo Domingo will focus on attracting Chinese investors and offering facilities for Dominican entrepreneurs to develop their business in China.
Fu Xinrong, Chargé d'Affaires at the Diplomatic Mission, informed Eldinero.com.do that "... the Embassy will have more functions with the integration of Political Advisers and Economic and Commercial Affairs, as well as a Military Attaché, with the consular service being the most noteworthy."
The first diplomatic headquarters that the Central American country is opening in the African continent will be located in Kenya.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Costa Rica:
April 6, 2018The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel A. González Sanz, inaugurated the Embassy of Costa Rica in the Republic of Kenya in Africa and whose resident Ambassador is Marta Eugenia Juárez Ruiz.
With the recent establishment of diplomatic relations, the Panamanian government intends to encourage strategies to promote trade, investment, tourism and cooperation between the two countries.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
The Government of the Republic of Panama, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, considering that on June 13, 2017, the Republic of Panama established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, wishes to report on the opening of the Panama Embassy in this Asian country, having previously fulfilled the formalities and terms of of its effect.
The Guatemalan government intends to improve strategies to promote trade, investment, tourism, culture and cooperation between the two countries.
The main products that Guatemala exports to Turkey are bananas, cardamom and coffee, while the main imported from the European countryare iron and steel, yarns and thread, and plastic materials, among others.
The Government is looking for resources to open an embassy in China during the third quarter of 2016 and to promote issues such as clean energy and sustainable tourism.
The Foreign Ministry of Costa Rica announced that is seeking funds to open an embassy and send diplomatic personnel to Jakarta, Indonesia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel Gonzalez, confirmed to Crhoy.com that the branch could be set up in the third quarter of this year.
The government has announced that it will open an embassy in Iraq, and has started negotiations to abolish visas, arrange investment protection and study a commercial airline connection.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama:
During an official visit to the city of Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Vice President and Chancellor Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado and his UAE counterpart agreed to an exchange of embassies between Panama and the United Arab Emirates, seeking to strengthen and expand diplomatic relations between the two countries. With the same objective, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE raised a possible visit to Panama by the Crown Prince in 2015.
An announcement has been made that services and office staff will be expanded in Panama City and from there the Dutch will strengthen their business with other countries in Central America.
After a meeting of the Dutch ambassador and Panamanian officials, it was announced that the office operating in the country will be expanded to extend activities throughout Central and increase financial and trade relations with Panama.
On November 8 credentials will be presented to the South Korean government and efforts will start on promoting Nicaragua as an investment destination.
Elnuevodiario.com.ni reports: "...The foreign minister of Nicaragua, Samuel Santos, confirmed yesterday that Nicaragua will open an embassy in South Korea, and Jorge Arnesto Alm will be the ambassador to China, after presenting his credentials on November 8. "
The Panamanian government intends to promote bilateral trade and use the country as a gateway to Africa.
With the opening of the embassy Panama will be able to explore new options for trade and commerce with Morocco.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama, Mayra Arosemena told Prensa.com that "Moroccans have shown great interest in studying how Panama has managed to make its airport a hub or key continental link, something that could be done in Casablanca taking advantage of Morocco's position as a country uniting Africa and Europe.
In order to boost trade links and tourism, among other things, the embassy will open its doors on October 14.
From a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Honduras:
Chancellor Mireya Aguero de Corrales together with Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr. Nicolay Vladimir, Undersecretary of Finance, Evelyn Bautista, commissioner for the Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (COALIANZA), Jose Antonio Pineda, from the Foundation for Investment and Development of Exports (FIDE), Vilma Sierra and the representative of the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP), Abraham Benatton, held a discussion with the media to publicize the forthcoming official visit to Russia by the Honduran delegation .
It chose to set up the embassy in Panama because of the advantages offered by the country for the projection of Dutch investments in the region.
From a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama:
The installation ceremony of the Dutch Embassy in Panama brought together on Monday the Foreign Minister, Fernando Nunez Fabrega, and the Minister for Trade and Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Lillian Ploumen, who expressed the satisfaction of both governments regarding the event which "is an undeniable symbol of excellent diplomatic relations".
The National Council of Switzerland has ratified the refusal to close the embassy in Guatemala as was previously proposed by the Government of that country.
"The ongoing negotiations between Switzerland and Central America to reach a free trade agreement or the situation regarding human rights in Guatemala were the main arguments against the closure of the embassy in Guatemala City", noted an article Siglo21.com.gt.
Guatemala is seeking to consolidate its presence in Asia in order to explore new business, investment and cooperation opportunities.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala:
The interest of the Republic of Guatemala in consolidating and improving the bilateral relationship with the Republic of India, beginning from the month of May 1972 has been realized with the opening of the Embassy of Guatemala in New Delhi, being officially established on 4 April of this year. The Republic of India set up its resident Embassy in Guatemala in 2011.