UAE Crown Prince Honors Ecuador Independence Heroes

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visited Independence Square (La Grande Plaza) in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, where he laid a wreath at the Independence Monument to honor Ecuador’s independence heroes.

Upon arrival at the historic square, Sheikh Khaled was received by Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador. The two leaders reviewed a ceremonial guard of honour assembled to welcome them.

The ceremony began with the playing of Ecuador’s national anthem, followed by a moment of silence observed by the Crown Prince in tribute to the country’s independence heroes. A guard of honour parade then took place, highlighting the deep national importance of the landmark.

Independence Square is one of Ecuador’s most important national symbols and is closely linked to the country’s journey to independence. At the center of the square stands the Independence Monument, officially inaugurated in 1906, as a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by Ecuador’s heroes. The monument remains a key symbol of the nation’s heritage and history.

Sheikh Khaled was accompanied during the visit by senior UAE officials, including Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Humaid Obaid Abu Shabas, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority; Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court; Ghanem Sultan Ahmed Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court; Ibrahim Salem Al Alawi, Non-Resident Ambassador of the UAE to Ecuador; and Omar Al Zaabi, President of EDGE Commercial at EDGE Group.