Quito, 31 August 2022 (TDI): The officials of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the government of Ecuador held a meeting at the US Embassy in Quito, Ecuador.
🇪🇨🤝🇺🇸 “Los Estados Unidos reconoce a Ecuador como un socio fuerte y confiable en una serie de temas importantes para nuestras sociedades”, Peter Natiello, Sub-Director de la Agencia para el Desarrollo Internacional @USAIDLAC.
https://t.co/SrMNF7fh1V— Cancillería del Ecuador 🇪🇨 (@CancilleriaEc) August 30, 2022
In the meeting, the Deputy Director of USAID for Latin America, Peter Natiello praised the partnership with Ecuador. Peter Natiello stated, “The United States recognizes Ecuador as a strong and reliable partner in a series of important issues for our societies”.
The release of US$ 19.8 million for Ecuador by the US government and USAID was discussed in the meeting. It was added that this fund will target developmental projects across Ecuador.
There was also a signing of the agreement between Ecuador’s government and USAID’s officials at the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting included the Foreign Minister, Juan Carlos Holguin, and the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso.
The agreement gave assurance of the support by the US government and USAID to support the Ecuadorian government in governance. It was also added that humanitarian assistance for migrants and natural disasters will also be provided.
The Deputy Director of USAID for Latin America also had a meeting with a range of people from Ecuador. The members of the civil society of Ecuador also held a meeting with the officials of USAID.
Engaging day in #Ecuador! 🇪🇨 USAID’s Deputy for Latin America, Peter Natiello, met with a range of civil society & government partners to discuss ways to bolster transparency and anti-corruption efforts in the country. pic.twitter.com/jwexnoJiHt
— USAID LAC (@USAIDLAC) August 30, 2022
The officials of the USAID also interacted with the youth organizations, women activists, and people of indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian communities
Read More: Ecuador, Turkiye agree on cooperation
The purpose of the meeting was to support the efforts to counter financial corruption and enhance transparency. The discussion also focused on the joint efforts for encouraging anti-corruption in Ecuador.
Support for Venezuelan Migrants
USAID announced its complete support for the taking care of and rehabilitation of migrants from Venezuela that are taking asylum in Ecuador. The migrants from the other states and communities will also be provided with humanitarian assistance.
USAID had partnered itself with the World Food Program (WFP) to provide support for the migrants. WFP and USAID had also committed to providing regular food supplies to such migrants in Ecuador at the San Juan De Dios shelter.
.@USAID is committed to providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan #migrants & host communities in #Ecuador. Deputy for Latin America Peter Natiello visited the San Juan de Dios Shelter in Quito to serve lunch to migrants & review support w/ USAID partner @WFP_Ecuador. 🇪🇨🤝 pic.twitter.com/W008ZViUCE
— USAID LAC (@USAIDLAC) August 31, 2022
The Deputy Director of the USAID in Latin America also visited the shelter of migrants while reviewing the conditions of food.
