Minster of National Security, John Saldivar received a courtesy call from the new British High Commissioner to Belize, Peter Hughes.
According to a press release from the Ministry of National Security, the visit is part of the High Commissioner’s familiarization tour having just taken up his new position after presenting his credentials to Governor General Sir Colville Young. British High Commissioner Hughes started his diplomatic career as Desk Officer in the British Defense Department and has since served overseas in Australia, the Caribbean, Asia, Afghanistan and the Oceana Region.
Upon his appointment to Belize, Hughes had said that he hopes to build on the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Belize. Hugh takes over from former British High Commissioner, Pat Ashworth who upon leaving Belize reiterated the British Government’s commitment to continue its support to the Belize Government and the British Army Training Support Unit’s pledge to continue standing shoulder with the Belize Defense Force.
The visit took place this morning at Minister Saldivar’s office at the Ministry of National Security Headquarters in the Curl Thompson building in Belmopan.