Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld in Washington, D.C., during the Critical Minerals Ministerial. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to ending illegal immigration, advancing economic prosperity, and strengthening economic cooperation, including on critical minerals."
Pigott also stated, "The Deputy Secretary reaffirmed that the United States remains committed to partnering with Ecuador to promote a safer, more secure, and more prosperous Western Hemisphere."
The meeting took place as part of ongoing efforts between the United States and Ecuador to address shared regional priorities.
