2024-07-26 17:05:39
“We will discuss ways in which both countries can redouble their efforts to to effectively and coordinately confront crime transnational organization that has caused and continues to cause so much suffering to our populations,” he said.
Later it was Noboa’s turn, next to Boluarte in the Great Hall of the Palace, who reaffirmed Ecuador’s commitment to “addressing threats that are common”.
The two countries share a border of 1,529 kilometres in length. Vast territories through which the transfer of arms linked to the security crisis that broke out at the beginning of the year in Ecuador has even been confirmed.
Noboa Balance
Noboa, who responded to the emergency with several decrees to establish a state of emergency, said that he was betting on transforming Ecuador, which “was practically subjugated by narco-terrorist groups.”
He mentioned the “frontal intervention to dismantle criminal structures” with the help of the military and police and immediately highlighted the support of his neighbor.
“The achievements we have made so far have been possible thanks to the support of the international community and in particular to the cooperation that the security forces of Peru and Ecuador have maintained, exchanging information, experiences and knowledge,” he said.
The president, who plans to seek a new term, highlighted the “new Ecuador” and indicated that criminal groups “do not recognize borders,” therefore bilateral coordination is needed.
«The new Ecuador that we are building extends its arms to the development and prosperity that we will achieve together Defeating shared threats such as insecurity, poverty and unemployment,” he concluded.
Final statement
At the closing of the XV Binational Cabinet, Noboa stated that Ecuador became a “milestone” in the fight against organized crime and called for continuing the “war against evil”He also announced that the next meeting of this type will be in his country.
Both countries signed the Lima Declaration, which contains 49 points summarizing their nations’ commitments after addressing six priority issues, including security and defense.
By: RT News