Panama City, Aug 22: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, held a significant meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez on Thursday to discuss future areas of bilateral cooperation. This visit marks the first ministerial-level visit from India to Panama within the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term in office. Following the meeting in Panama City, MoS Margherita took to his X handle and said, "Had a fruitful meeting with the Foreign Minister of Panama Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez today, where we discussed areas of mutual interest.
Looking forward to continued India-Panama collaboration for a prosperous future together!" The Panamanian Foreign Minister also expressed his gratitude, stating, "I thank Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India, for his visit to Panama and reiterating his government's interest in deepening the vintage of friendship and collaboration between our countries." During the meeting, Javier Martinez emphasised India's value as a partner in Panama's progress, highlighting the potential for growth and mutual benefit between the two nations. Javier Martinez also noted that under the leadership of Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, Panama is committed to working closely with India to achieve shared goals.
In addition to his meeting with the Panamanian Foreign Minister, MoS Margherita interacted with Panamanian ministers, members of the Indian di.