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Ecuador–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Ecuador and the State of Palestine.

Ecuador supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Neville Montenegro is the ambassador of Ecuador to Palestine.

History

Ecuador had voted for the 1947 partition of the Mandate of Palestine.

In 1980, after Israel declared Jerusalem its capital Ecuador relocated its embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv.

Ecuador condemned the 2014 Gaza War and recalled its ambassador from Israel. President Rafael Correa cancelled a trip to Israel due to the war. It also announced plans to open an embassy in Ramallah.

In December 2015, President Rafael Correa of Ecuador officially recognized Palestine. It was the fifth country in Latin America to establish diplomatic ties with Palestine. It supports the creation of an independent state of Palestine along the 1967 borders.

Byron Vinicio Suquilanda Valdivieso, Ambassador of Ecuador to the State of Palestine, met the Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh on 3 March 2022.Veronica Abad, vice-president of Ecuador, announced in November 2023 that she would visit Israel to negotiate peace between Israel and Hamas on the instructions of President Daniel Noboa. Ecuador had expressed solidarity with Israel after Hamas's attack.

Ecuador recognized Palestine as a State with the frontier lines of 1967, on December 24, 2010.

References

  1. ^ "Ecuador Ambassador to Palestine affirms his country's support for the rights of the Palestinian people and its rejection of all forms of settlement". Law for Palestine. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. Pachter, Damian (15 May 2022). "Ecuadorian leader 'looks forward' to expanding ties with Israel". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ Baeza, Cecilia. "Why did Latin America stop standing up for Palestine?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  4. Oster, Marcy (2014-08-07). "Ecuador's president cancels Israel visit in support of Gaza". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  5. "Ecuador to open embassy in 'Palestine', president cancels visit to Israel". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2014-08-07. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  6. ^ "Ecuador Becomes Fifth Latin American Country to Recognize Palestinian State". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  7. "Ecuador latest Latin country to recognize Palestine". RFI. 2010-12-25. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  8. "Ecuador recognizes a Palestinian state". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  9. "State of Palestine - Council of Ministers". www.palestinecabinet.gov.ps. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  10. "Ecuador president to post Vice President in Israel for peace talks". The Times of India. 2023-11-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  11. "Ecuador president to post VP in Israel for peace talks". Punch Newspapers. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  12. "Latin America divided and nuanced on Israel-Hamas conflict | Buenos Aires Times". www.batimes.com.ar. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  13. "Ecuador reconoce al "Estado palestino"". BBC News Mundo (in Spanish). 2010-12-24. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  14. "Ecuador formally recognizes Palestinian state". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2010-12-25. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  15. "Ecuador recognizes a Palestinian state". insidethemiddleeast.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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