Panama's President Mulino meets Mexico's Sheinbaum to boost bilateral cooperation

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City on Wednesday to deepen bilateral cooperation. The high-level meeting focused on enhancing trade, investment, regional integration, and scientific and technological collaboration between the two nations.

President Mulino, who arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his official visit, aims to foster stronger economic ties. A key objective of his agenda is to encourage Mexico's participation in the International Economic Forum America Latina y el Caribe 2027, scheduled to be held in Panama next year.

Mulino was accompanied by a delegation including First Lady Maricel Cohen de Mulino, Foreign Minister Javier Martínez Acha, Minister of Commerce and Industries Julio Moltó, Minister of Agricultural Development Roberto Linares, Minister for Canal Affairs José Ramón Icaza, and Secretary of Economic Affairs and Competitiveness Kristelle Getzler.

This meeting represents Mulino's 26th official trip since taking office, underscoring his administration's focus on strengthening international relationships. The discussions are expected to address multilateral issues of mutual interest, further solidifying the strategic partnership between Panama and Mexico.