Ecuador recognises the Saharawi Republic.

The Republic of Ecuador and the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two States, The Ministries for Foreign Affairs of the two countries declared Today in a joint press release, of which SPS received a copy.

Here is the complete text of the press release, signed Today in Quito by the Saharawi Minister for Foreign Affairs and his Equatorial counterpart, respectively Mohamed Salem Ould Salek and Francisco Carriَn Mena:

Joint press release

Inspired by the principles and objectives of the United Nations’ Charter and conforming to the Geneva Convention on diplomatic relations, the Governments of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic and the Republic of Ecuador both decided Today to re-establish diplomatic relations to the benefit of the ties of friendship and cooperation of the two peoples and Governments.

By signing this joint press release, the Government of the Republic of Ecuador affirms the universal character of its foreign policy, as well as its respect of all peoples right to self-6detrmination as well as the juridical equality of States, as pillars of peace, security and cooperation in the international relations.

This press release was signed in the Quito city, on February the 8th 2006.

On behalf of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic
Mohamed Salem Ould Salek
Foreign Affairs Minister

On behalf of the Republic of Ecuador
Francisco Carriَn Mena
Foreign Affairs Minister."