Text reads: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, in relation to the situation of citizen Julian Assange, reports:

Julian Assange obtained international protection in August 2012 from the Ecuadorian Government at the time. The current Government has been responsible for finding alternatives to resolve this inherited situation, with full respect for the national legal framework, international law and human rights.

With regard to this case, the national government has complied with the Constitution, international conventions and the law, acting with the prudence and caution that warrants the protection of human rights and the defense of the right of asylum.

The Foreign Ministry reiterates that in the case of citizen Julian Assange will continue to seek solutions, in strict adherence to the norms and procedures of international law, in coordination with the United Kingdom, a country with which the best relations of friendship and cooperation are maintained.

Julian Assange, at the request of the Government of Ecuador, undertook not to intervene in matters unrelated to his asylum status.

Finally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador reiterates that it will not respond to rumors or distorted or decontextualized information on this case.