President Sheikh Mohamed meets leader of Ecuador in Abu Dhabi

Talks focus on economic ties and renewable energy

President Sheikh Mohamed with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa at Al Shati Palace. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Noboa met to discuss strengthening bilateral co-operation in the fields of economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism and agriculture. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Mr Noboa was accompanied to Al Shati Palace by a team of dignitaries and aides. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, adviser to the President; Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Supreme Council for National Security; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; and Dr Amna Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, attend the meeting. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed received President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador on Wednesday for talks in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting at Al Shati Palace, the leaders discussed efforts to enhance bilateral ties and with a focus on the economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment and tourism, state news agency Wam reported.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Mr Noboa on winning a new presidential term, which was confirmed after a run-off vote earlier this month, and wished him success for the future.

The two men also stressed the importance of working for peace and stability at both a regional and international level.

Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE was keen to strengthen its economic partnerships with Latin America. Relations between the Emirates and Ecuador are developing well, he added.

Mr Noboa thanked Sheikh Mohamed for hosting the meeting and stressed Ecuador’s keenness to strengthen relations with the UAE.

In April 2024, the UAE and Ecuador began talks over a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) to further bolster trade links.

In 2023, non-oil bilateral trade between the UAE and Ecuador reached $675 million, marking a 76 per cent annual increase and more than tripling the figures recorded in 2021.