Secretary Blinken’s Call with Panamanian President Cortizo

The following readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs on June 27. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo. Secretary Blinken expressed support for President Cortizo as he faces personal health challenges and sent his best wishes from President Biden as President Cortizo travels to the United States for further care.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs