New Delhi: “I extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Giovani Castillo Ambassador of Guatemala to India and the people of Republic of Guatemala on the National Day. I wish India and Guatemala a very strong and long lasting friendship,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Guatemala Film And Cultural Forum at Hotel Hyatt on the celebration of National day with great pomp and show.

“I congratulate Ambassador Giovani Castillo and the people of Republic of Guatemala on this auspicious day on behalf of Government of India,” said Som Prakash the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industries, Government of India who was the chief guest of the day.

H.E. Giovani Castillo addressed the gathering and spoke about the strong ties with India and rising trade between the two countries.

Sandeep Marwah recollected the formation of Indo Guatemala Film And Cultural Forum by H.E.Georges de La Roche Du Ronzet, Ambassador of Guatemala to India in 2016 when he met Danilo R. Marcucci, former Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission who was also attending the get together from Guatemala city.