Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what practical steps they intend to take to strengthen bilateral relations with Ecuador, and in particular whether they intend to arrange UK ministerial meetings with new president-elect Daniel Noboa.

The UK and Ecuador have an excellent bilateral relationship, and we work closely on issues including the environment and climate, their fight against drugs and organised crime, and on the United Nations Security Council. Our Ambassador to Ecuador has talked with President-elect Noboa about our relationship and the opportunities it affords. We will continue to work to strengthen our relationship with Ecuador with the new President and his government once in place, including through ministerial meetings as appropriate.