Ecuador sets peace in Ukraine as UN target
Ecuador has stepped into a pivotal role on the world stage by taking a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Over the next two years, the Foreign Minister, Juan Carlos Holguín, will carry the responsibility of guiding discussions about how the international community responds to the war in Ukraine. In public statements and in formal diplomacy, he has underscored the urgency of pursuing a swift, just, and durable resolution to the conflict—a crisis he characterizes as a perverse and absurd act of aggression that has destabilized global peace and security. This appointment coincides with Ecuador’s broader effort to influence global policy through a multilateral lens and to advocate for dialogue as the primary path to resolving international disputes.
In interviews and official remarks, Holguín has emphasized that the consequences of the Ukraine war extend far beyond the immediate participants. He notes that the agony and disruption ripple through economies, supply chains, energy markets, and humanitarian conditions worldwide. Ecuador, along with other nations in the Americas and the wider region, has felt the shockwaves in various ways, from rising food prices to concerns about regional stability and migration pressures. The foreign minister’s message is clear: the international community must address tragedy and human suffering while preserving the options for peaceful settlement and negotiated solutions rather than allowing conflict to become a permanent fixture in international relations.
Holguín has argued that the United Nations Security Council should be the central arena where such crises are confronted. He asserts that all conflicts deserve careful diplomacy, open dialogue, and principled negotiation, guided by a commitment to international law and mutual accountability. In this view, security challenges are best managed through collaborative action, credible sanctions when necessary, and robust humanitarian protections that safeguard civilian lives. The Ecuadorian stance reflects a broader belief that lasting peace is achieved not through coercion alone but through sustained engagement, transparent communication, and the willingness of all parties to compromise in the face of grave human costs. The objective, he says, is to advance practical solutions that can halt hostilities and create the conditions for a durable, globally supported peace process.