The stance on Panama’s international affairs is conservative, and since the US invasion ousted General Manuel Noriega’s government in 1989, it has been particularly allied with the US. Through international organizations, the United States collaborates with the authorities to support cultural, administrative, industrial, and military growth.
International relations
With the following nations have diplomatic ties been established by the country:
United States
Following Panama’s split from Colombia, the US began official ties with the country in 1903. In that same year, the state awarded the United States the privilege of a territory ranging the entire nation so that it could construct, manage, strengthen, and defend an interoceanic waterway. This was done via the Hay/Bunau-Varilla Pact.
France
Both nations have approved the accord on the Intervention and Preservation of Investments. Each Signatory acknowledges and supports all contributions made by businesses and citizens of the other party on its land and in marine zones, as negotiated.
Russia
The diplomatic ties between both nations are known as the Panama-Russia partnership. Moscow hosts a diplomatic mission for the country. It is home to a Russian consulate. Both countries are admitted as full members of the UN.
Cuba
Following the amnesty of four Cubans, notably Luis Posada Carriles, who was convicted of conspiring to kill Cuban President Fidel Castro in 2004, the two countries have reestablished diplomatic relations.
Netherlands
The country and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are obvious natural allies. Strong political and economic relations exist between the nations, and they collaborate extensively in important fields like transportation, agro-innovation, flood control, and industrial ecology.
Switzerland
Good commercial links exist between Switzerland and Panama. The embassy of Switzerland in San José is in charge of coordinating bilateral ties with the country. It is home to Switzerland’s special consulate official. There are accords between both nations in several sectors, including trade liberalization, investment preservation, aviation transportation, and visa exclusion.
Spain
Numerous bilateral agreements, including a Treaty of Peace and Friendship, have been signed between the two countries. The Agreement on Social Cooperation and the Agreement on Cultural Cooperation is the principal accords between the two countries. Additionally, the countries have inked accords relating to things like trade cooperation, air travel, and health.
Uruguay
The government decided to open a diplomatic mission in Uruguay in 1924. Juan Ehrman Lefevre, a delegate in Buenos Aires, was chosen to promote the nation in its relations with Uruguay. The Uruguayan administration decided to open a national embassy with authority over Panama in Mexico City in January 1927.
Brazil
The historically cordial bilateral ties between the two nations have much room to grow. Both nations have grown their business relationships significantly in recent years. Brazilians are using the country more frequently to travel to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Brazil and its businesses profit from the growth of the nation as a logistics hub.
Mexico
The republic hosts the Embassy of Mexico. It has a consulate official in Veracruz City and a foreign office in Mexico City. Mexico is the third-largest business ally of Panama in Central America. Both countries inked a free trade deal in April 2014. Trade in both directions between the two countries totaled US$1.1 billion in 2018.
Canada
With open political communication, a solid and developing commercial and investment alliance, and significant people-to-people links, both countries have a decent rapport.
India
In 1962, India and Panama formally developed diplomatic ties. To provide better and quicker visa-issuance services for Indian entrepreneurs and visitors, it has established a new role as the Consul General in Mumbai.
South Korea
The countries established diplomatic ties with each other in 1962. Over the past 60 years, both nations have fostered cordial and cooperative ties in several fields, including infrastructure, governance, commerce, finance, and academia.
Australia
Diplomatic ties between Australia and Panama were initiated in 1974. In Panama, there is an honorary consul for Australia. The diplomat of Australia to Mexico also holds a non-resident visa for the country.
