China & Ecuador sign cooperation plan to promote Belt and Road Initiative

China and Ecuador signed a cooperation plan to promote the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing on Friday, following a meeting between leaders of the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping noted Ecuador has joined the Belt and Road Initiative, and the two sides have signed a free trade agreement, yielding fruitful results in energy, mining, electricity and infrastructure.

President Daniel Noboa also said that Ecuador is willing to engage in dialogue with China across various fields, promote cooperation in trade, technology and education, and enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges.