Statements by President António Costa at the press conference following his meeting with the President of Guatemala Bernardo Arévalo

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-20 21:05:00

The President of the European Council, António Costa, presented the main conclusions of the talks he had held with President Bernardo Arévalo at a press conference in Guatemala City on 20 May 2026.

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