By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Consul of the Republic of Ecuador in the Netherlands, Mireya Muñoz, who possess the rank of Ambassador, pridefuly introduced the splendor of ‘‘Buque Escuela Guayas’’ in Amsterdam on 21 August 2015.The Guayas was named jointly in honor of the Guayas civilization and the Guayas River.
The Guayas is as an Ambassador for the Ecuadorian navy and nation. She is in Amsterdam in order to participate in the SAIL Amsterdam 2015, Europe’s grandest nauticical event since 1975. A reception was held onboard the vessel. An Ecuadorian orchestra put on a dazzling performance, making it practically impossible for one to remain seated. A joyous Ecuadorian ambience reigned.
Ambassador Mireya Muñoz, delivered the welcome remarks, a resume follows. The Ambassador commenced her address by welcoming the distinguish guests, Ambassadors, the MFA, representatives of International organizations compatriots, friends and relatives.
She quickly apologized for the absence of H.E. Miguel Calahorrano Ambassador of Ecuador concurrent to the Netherlands, who abruptly had to leave for Ecuador. Muñoz subsequently lauded the role the Tall Ship Buque Escuela Guayas plays as an Ambassador in promoting Ecuador.
Ambassador Mireya Muñoz touched on the envisaged reopening of the Embassy in The Hague in order to further the bilateral relationship.
Special attention was given to Ecuadorian export commodities as well as to tourism. Galapagos Islands, Amazon rain forest. KLM offers daily direct flights.
Noteworthy in the speech of the Ambassador is the legal case Ecuador vs. Chevron/Texaco pertaining to environmental and social damages incurred due to exploitation of oil in the 60’s. These transnationals have created a disorder in fragile ecosystems.
The participation of the Guayas in SAIL Amsterdam 2015 has been revelatory, bringing Ecuador and the Ecuadorians in close proximity to me and others.
