News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/panama/news/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations Since the creation of the State of Panama goes hand in hand with the construction of the Panama Canal, the work of Frenchman Ferdinand de Lesseps is a perfect representation of French Panamanian shared heritage. In addition to our similar positions on many multilateral issues, our relationship with Panama is focused chiefly on two priorities: economic diplomacy and cooperation in vocational training and higher education. France expects progress from Panama on financial (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Panama – Virtual meeting between Franck Riester and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (07 May .21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/panama/news/article/panama-virtual-meeting-between-franck-riester-and-the-minister-of-foreign?xtor=RSS-1 Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will meet virtually today with Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes. They will discuss French-Panamanian bilateral relations. Mr. Riester will reaffirm France's expectations on tax cooperation with Panama and prospects for expanding bilateral economic relations, especially in the areas of infrastructure and sustainable cities. They will also discuss (…) 2021-05-07 16:59:12 60492_258590