Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vasquez to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio thanked Panama for its cooperation over the past year and emphasized how their joint efforts have supported shared goals in the region.
The meeting addressed ways to strengthen collaboration on issues important to both countries. Topics included enhanced security cooperation aimed at addressing common challenges like narcotrafficking and transnational crime. Secretary Rubio also acknowledged Panama’s recent actions to protect critical infrastructure and indicated an interest in continued work together on regional initiatives, particularly those focused on promoting stability in Venezuela.
