The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has wrapped up a visit to Ecuador in a bid to campaign for her son’s asylum request. Assange has taken refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London as he fights extradition to Sweden. After meeting with Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, Assange’s mother, Christine Assange, said her son would enjoy living in Ecuador should he receive asylum.

Christine Assange: “This is a sovereign decision, and I respect that. I respect that he will make the decision in the best interests of Julian, human rights and his country. I like the simple life close to nature, as does Julian. And if Julian were to come here, I think he would love it.”