Celebrating Ecuador's Independence Day

Celebrating Ecuador's Independence Day

Canning House is pleased to present a virtual celebration of Ecuador's Independence Day, on 10 August!

Including messages from HE Ambassador Jaime Marchán-Romero, Ambassador of Ecuador to the UK, Bernhard Garside, Chargé d'Affaires of the British Embassy in Ecuador, and HE Ambassador Chris Campbell, the soon-to-be new British Ambassador to Ecuador.

A message from HE Ambassador Jaime Marchán-Romero

Video in Spanish. English subtitles are available.

HE Ambassador Jaime Marchán-Romero marks the 211th anniversary of Ecuador's independence with a message recognising the great progress made in Ecuador-UK relations, with the recent ratification of the UK-Andean countries continuity agreement and the growth and activity of the Ecuadorian community in the UK.

Messages from Bernhard Garside, Chargé d'Affaires of the British Embassy in Ecuador, and HE Ambassador Chris Campbell, soon-to-be new British Ambassador to Ecuador

Bernhard Garside:

Bernhard Garside, Chargé d'Affaires at the British Embassy in Ecuador, wishes the country a happy Independence Day, and recalls the long and historic ties shared between the UK and Ecuador, especially in spheres of climate and natural science.

HE Ambassador Chris Campbell:

The soon-to-be new Ambassador to Ecuador, HE Chris Campbell, delivers a message wishing all Ecuadorians a happy Independence Day, looking back at the over-two-centuries of historic ties between the UK and Ecuador, and forward to the future of opportunities and relationships between our two countries.

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