White House says U.S. and Panama officials discussed infrastructure, transparency
This article is a summary of reporting by Reuters. Originally published October 1, 2021.
In October 2021, senior United States officials, led by a Deputy National Security Adviser, held meetings with Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo and his administration. The bilateral talks focused heavily on regional infrastructure development and the promotion of government transparency. The meeting reflected ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen economic and institutional ties with Panama amid growing geopolitical interests across Central America.
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A U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser met with Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo to discuss bilateral infrastructure needs and regional transparency.
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