India and Panama discuss strengthening bilateral ties

India's Ambassador to Panama, Pratibha Parkar, met with Panama's Foreign Minister, Javier Martinez-Acha, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and exploring mutual interests. During the meeting, Ambassador Parkar also presented her credentials to Panama President Jose Raul Mulino.

The discussions build upon previous high-level engagements, including an official visit by Foreign Minister Martinez-Acha to India in July. Those prior talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar focused on advancing cooperation in sectors such as trade, development, maritime, health, agriculture, education, and digital governance. India views Panama as a strategic gateway to the Latin America and Caribbean regions.