The Ambassador and the Minister reviewed key areas of bilateral and international economic collaboration between the UK and Guatemala noting their shared values and interests, and their desire for increased cooperation. 

Ambassador Correa welcomed Guatemalan efforts to enhance economic security, strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains and to coordinate efforts to address future challenges and build prosperity. 

Amongst these, the UK commends the advancements made on the Competition Law, the openness to foreign investment, improved steps in the fight against corruption and continued collaboration to increase the UK-Guatemala trade figures through the UK-Central America Association Agreement. 

According to Guatemala’s trade figures, bilateral trade in 2024 was US$155.7 million, an increase of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Exports of Guatemalan products were US$102.4 million, a decrease of -0.8%; while imports of British products were US$53.3 million, an increase of 17.6%.

Finally, Ambassador Correa agreed to continue building up on economic opportunities detected by UK companies, share experiences that would benefit the business environment and work together to uphold and promote the rules-based international economic system, including free and open trade.