During the meeting, the Chinese foreign minister highlighted the existing prospects and potential for further strengthening ties, which were established in June 2017.

He assured that Beijing is ready to turn ties with Panama into an example of mutual respect, unity and collaboration.

However, Wang called for consolidating political trust, pragmatic exchanges, people-to-people contacts and coordination in multilateral scenarios. According to Wang, China supports the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and wishes to work together on the basis of the principles of equity, benefits for all, openness and innovation.

Meanwhile, Mouynes referred to the relevance that Panama grants to its relations with China, and thanked Beijing for its support in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

She ratified his government’s adherence to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of others and advocated for joining forces among all Latin American and Caribbean nations.

The Panamanian diplomat also proposed to increase investments, trade and cooperation in sectors such as logistics.

The parties’ agenda also included issues such as the Panama Canal and the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the world economy.

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