Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, says China
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with Panama and protecting the rights of Chinese firms. He stated that the relationship between China and Panama should remain free from external interference, particularly from the U.S. This statement follows tensions regarding the management of key container terminals near the Panama Canal, which have been affected by legal and political disputes.
- ▪China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha to discuss cooperation.
- ▪Wang urged Panama to protect the rights of Chinese firms amid U.S. pressure.
- ▪Panama's Supreme Court ruled against a concession allowing a Hong Kong firm to operate key canal ports, leading to international arbitration.
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama and urged the Central American country to safeguard Chinese firms' rights during a meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha, China's official news agency Xinhua reported. U.S., allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereigntyMr. Wang, who met Mr. Acha on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, said China-Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reported, a reference to U.S.
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