President Lasso stressed that Michael Fitzpatrick “consolidated and strengthened bilateral relations” between Ecuador and the United States.
The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Laso, awarded a medal to the US Ambassador to Quito, Michael Fitzpatrick, who affirmed that “ Strengthening and strengthening bilateral relations.
As stipulated in Executive Decree No. 899, signed on November 6, 2023, Lasso awarded Fitzpatrick the Medal National Medal of Honorato Vásquez, In the degree of the Grand Cross. The Ecuadorian government aims for this medal to recognize “extraordinary achievements in the political and diplomatic fields.”
An Ecuadorian artist depicts the blossoming of guaiacán trees in Las Meninas
Among the justifications for granting the award, Lasso highlights that the US Ambassador “acted not only with absolute professionalism, but with true professionalism.” “Loving the country and its people.” In performing their diplomatic duties.
Fitzpatrick “It has strengthened and strengthened bilateral relations Between Ecuador and the United States of America, in the political, economic, commercial and cultural fields, which has translated into important and tangible results for the benefit of our country.”
He also describes him as a “committed defender A defender of democracy, “For the rule of law, respect for the independence of authorities and to promote development in Ecuador.”
Lasso instructed Chancellor Gustavo Manrique to implement this decree.
In September, the President awarded medals to six United States figures, including former President of that country Bill Clinton and actress Bo Derek, for their contributions to Ecuador.
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