The parties exchanged on various topics of interest on the common agenda, in which the visiting delegation highlighted the diversification process in which its economy is undergoing and the interest in strengthening bilateral dialogue on investment, including triangular cooperation. .
They highlighted that the memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a Political Consultation Mechanism and the Agreement for the Exemption of the Visa Requirement for holders of diplomatic, official, consular and service passports, mark a qualitative leap in ties, after 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Panama and Angola, countries that coincide in their logistical vocation, are gateways to their continents, indicated the representatives of each delegation who also exchanged on migration policies.
During the current five-year period, Panama has worked actively to strengthen its diplomatic ties with African countries. This effort has resulted in the formalization of diplomatic relations with six nations: Kenya, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe, a diplomatic note states.
In statements to the newspaper La Estrella de Panamá, Tewaney stated that the Isthmus country must strengthen its commercial relations with Africa and expand commercial ties with that continent.
As reported, bilateral trade figures are low, since from 2010 to February 2024 Panama has only exported 20 million dollars to that region, while imports had a value of 475.6 million dollars.
Africa is the continent with the most promising growth prospects, he indicated.
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