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President José?Raúl Mulino met with Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), in a high-level meeting that reaffirms strong European support for Panama’s economic future. In her first trip outside Europe as head of the EIB, Calviño underscored Panama’s growing strategic importance for the European Union, particularly in today’s turbulent global environment.
The EIB has expressed concrete interest in funding large-scale projects in Panama, including a Panama–David train line, a regional electricity interconnection with Colombia, and other major works in water, transport, and energy.
Calviño announced a US$300?million financing agreement with a Panamanian energy company to strengthen the national grid and improve electricity access for citizens. She also confirmed that the EIB will open a regional office in Panama to serve Latin America, signaling long-term commitment.
Highlighting Panama’s institutional progress, she congratulated the country for being removed from the EU’s high-risk list for anti–money laundering and terrorism financing, calling it a powerful international message.
On his part, President Mulino praised his government’s financial discipline, noting that the 2026 budget will include an historic investment of B/.?11?billion in infrastructure: roads, bridges, hospitals, and especially the Panama Metro Line 3, which will benefit hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
During her visit, Calviño also met with key ministers—from Economy and Finance to Foreign Relations—as part of an expanded delegation. Together, they reaffirmed their shared goal of sustainable growth through infrastructure and regional integration.
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