Diplomacy: Venezuela, Guatemala Ambassadors Take Office

T he Ambassadors-designate of the Bolivarian Republic of Ve­ nezuela to Cameroon residing in Malabo, Ana Margarita Pino Pas­ quier and that of Guatemala to Ca­ meroon (equally non-resident Am­ bassador), Marco Tulio Gustavo Chi­ cas Sosa have presented the formal copies of their Letters of Credence to the Minister Delegate to the Mi­ nister of External Relations in charge of Cooperation with the Common­ wealth, Felix Mbayu. This was during two separate audiences accorded the Heads of Mission on November 11, 2026 by the Minister. Beginning with Venezuela, discus­ sions focused on strengthening bi­ lateral cooperation between the two countries. Additionally, the Vene­ zuelan diplomat praised the joint determination to revive relations and to expand them, particularly in the oil, energy, agricultural, and in­ frastructure sectors. She also ex­ pressed a desire to establish a re­ gular and permanent dialogue bet­ ween the diplomatic offices as well as the sectoral entities of both coun­ tries. The Venezuelan Ambassador, it should be noted, has a degree in International Relations, obtained from the Central University of Ve­ nezuela and has a certificate in So­ cial Communication. Ana Margarita Pino Pasquier counts more than 20 years of experience in analysing in­ ternational policies, diplomacy, pro­ tocol and ceremonies, negotiation, event management, development- oriented cooperation and human rights promotion. For the Ambassador of Guatemala, Marco Tulio Gu...