Japan and Panama agree to deepen cooperation on canal
According to the Foreign Ministry, Japan is the third-largest user of the Panama Canal after the United States and China.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino have discussed boosting cooperation to maintain a stable operating environment for the Panama Canal. During their meeting in Panama City on Wednesday, the two leaders explored potential collaborations, highlighting Japanese companies' expertise in areas such as waste management.
They stressed the significance of preserving and advancing maritime order. The leaders also exchanged perspectives on the conditions in their respective regions. Mulino expressed gratitude for Japan's support thus far and conveyed his desire to further strengthen bilateral relations and elevate the partnership to a strategic alliance.
Motegi responded, stating that the momentum to deepen the relationship is increasing. The Panama Canal, a vital maritime route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, is the third-largest user after the United States and China, according to Japan's Foreign Ministry. Prior to the meeting, Motegi had visited the canal.
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