Qatar has provided financial support to Ecuador to help tackle the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador Cristian Espinosa received a cheque of $150,000 during his meeting with Qatar’s ambassador to Ecuador Mohamed Ali al-Maliki. Espinosa confirmed the depth of friendship ties between Qatar and Ecuador. He said that the Qatari financial contribution will constitute an aid to purchase medical supplies needed to face Covid-19 pandemic.