§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contacts have been held between Ministers and officials in his Department and the Guatemalan Government since the election of President Cerezo; what was the purpose of these contacts; what factors stand in the way of a resumption of consular or diplomatic relations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThe British delegation attending the inauguration of President Arias of Costa Rica in San Jose met President Cerezo on 7 May and discussed the possibility of re-establishing diplomatic and consular relations between the two countries. President Cerezo of Guatemala expressed satisfaction at the advantages which the resumption of relations could have but indicated that he would consult various sectors in Guatemala to obtain their opinion on the desirability of shortly re-establishing diplomatic and consular relations with Great Britain. The meeting was very cordial. It was agreed that the proposal to re-establish relations was clearly within the framework of co-operation between the European Comunity and the countries of central America.