Mike Pompeo: “Ecuador is taking important steps on economic reform that will enable prosperity”

Pompeo thanked “the partnership with Ecuador in the region and its support for democracy and human rights.”

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo considers that “Ecuador is taking important steps on economic reform that will enable long-term prosperity for all Ecuadorians.”

Pompeo held a meeting with Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Jose Valencia, General Secretary of the Presidency Juan Sebastian Roldan, and Economy Minister Richard Martinez.

#Ecuador is taking important steps on economic reform that will enable long-term prosperity for all Ecuadorians. Good discussion with @ValenciaJoseEc, General Secretary Roldán, and Minister Martinez as we look to expand trade and support democracy and human rights in the region. pic.twitter.com/DscOETTWBr

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) December 20, 2019

His statement took place after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved another loan for USD $ 498.4 million.

According to Morgan Ortagus, Pompeo’s spokesman, the authorities talked “about a bilateral cooperation between the United States and Ecuador and other areas of trade cooperation.” He also said that Pompeo thanked “the partnership with Ecuador in the region and its support for democracy and human rights.”

Source: Pichincha Comunicaciones.