Panama President Mulino receives credentials from ten ambassadors

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, accompanied by Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha, received credentials from ten new ambassadors at the Palacio de Las Garzas. The incoming diplomats represent the Philippines, Honduras, Haiti, China, Kosovo, Spain, the European Union, Egypt, the Netherlands, and India.

In a specific meeting regarding bilateral relations, Minister Martínez-Acha met with the new Dutch Ambassador, Fred Duijn. Discussions focused on strengthening ties through port connectivity with Rotterdam, enhancing customs and port security, and exploring agricultural cooperation. The Minister highlighted Panama's potential for agricultural development through Dutch technology and expressed interest in the Netherlands joining the Neutrality Treaty Protocol of the Panama Canal.