Peru and Ecuador held in Quito on Friday the Presidential Meeting and the 16th Binational Cabinet, which
The event emphasized the importance of cooperation in security and defense, particularly the joint fight against transnational organized crime along the shared border.
The need to strengthen binational actions against illegal mining was highlighted, as well as efforts to combat drug trafficking, plus the illicit trade of firearms, ammunition, explosives, and other related materials.
De Zela highlighted the achievements of the Lima 2024 Action Plan and reaffirmed the sectoral commitment to advancing the implementation of the Quito 2025 Action Plan.
Emphasis was placed on the urgent implementation of the roadmap for the recovery of the Puyango-Tumbes basin, which borders both countries and is considered a vital ecosystem for border populations.
The recent establishment of the Binational Technical Secretariat for Integrated Water Resources Management was also welcomed.
It will facilitate the creation of the Binational Committee for the Puyango-Tumbes Basin, which will prioritize initiating the technical actions needed to restore the transboundary river.
Moreover, both countries' ministers held bilateral meetings to discuss the main items on the shared agenda. These included infrastructure projects in the border area, the promotion of sustainable mining, the advancement of trade, investment, and tourism, as well as the exchange of experiences in social programs aimed at vulnerable populations.
The high-level meeting in Quito concluded with the signing of the Quito Declaration and the adoption of the Quito 2025 Action Plan, instruments that will guide the bilateral agenda for the 2025–2026 period.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed to foster cooperation in hydrocarbons between the State-run companies Petroperu and Petroecuador.