British News Agency

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul issued a statement regarding his meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Chapman.

Wadephul welcomed Panama's commitment to ensuring freedom of maritime navigation and the responsible management of the Panama Canal. He stated that Germany wanted to expand cooperation between the two countries in the fields of infrastructure and critical minerals.

Wadephul also referred to the European Union's decision to remove Panama from its list of countries considered tax havens, noting that the decision was an important signal to investors.