Panama Proposes Iberoamerican, African, Asian and Caribbean Cooperation

Panama's Foreign Minister Proposes Cooperation

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha presented a proposal for cooperation projects between Iberoamerica, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Panama's Strategic Assets for Cooperation

Panama's Canal, Tocumen Airport, port logistics, Colón Free Zone and international services form a network to connect regions.

Focus on Concrete Projects

Panama aims to move from diplomatic commitments to specific projects with clear goals, responsible parties and timelines.

Three Lines of Action

Panama proposed three areas: academic and technological alliances, investment and infrastructure opportunities, and verifiable initiatives with designated responsibilities.

Infrastructure as Connection Point

The Panama Canal serves as a strategic link between oceans, markets and continents, enabling cross-regional economic and political collaboration.

Javier Martínez-Acha's Statement

Martínez-Acha stated: 'The Panama Canal taught us how to connect oceans that geography kept separate. Today we want to connect wills, knowledge and opportunities.'

“El Canal de Panamá nos enseñó que es posible conectar océanos que la geografía mantenía separados. Hoy queremos contribuir también a conectar voluntades, conocimientos y oportunidades”

Next Steps for Implementation

Panama will work with the Iberoamerican Secretariat to create initiatives with measurable goals, responsible parties and execution timelines.