Assertion by the ministry for Europe and International Affairs deputy spokesperson
France is carefully monitoring the scenario in Ecuador and expresses its concern over the acts of violence and hostage-taking that occurred on 9 January.
France expresses its solidarity with the Ecuadorian individuals and its full help for the rule of legislation in Ecuador.
We ask French nationals residing in Ecuador to train the utmost warning and carefully comply with developments within the scenario, referring to the directions issued by the French Embassy in Quito. French individuals planning to journey to Ecuador within the coming days are requested to postpone their plans if potential.
