Staff writer, with CNA Guatemalan Congress President Luis Alberto Contreras Colindres yesterday reaffirmed his nation’s long-standing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, as he began his first visit to Taipei.Upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Contreras said the delegation was visiting Taiwan to reaffirm Guatemala’s commitment to strengthening the friendship, mutual support and cooperation between the two nations.Speaking through an interpreter, he told reporters that his delegation included representatives from eight political parties in the Guatemalan Congress, reflecting broad cross-party consensus on the importance of maintaining bilateral ties with Taiwan. Guatemalan Congress President Luis Alberto Contreras Colindres speaks at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday