Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Panama City, Panama April 19-20 to co-lead a Ministerial Conference on Migration and Protection and meet with President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen and Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes, as well as other leaders from across the hemisphere. The U.S. delegation will deepen our ongoing efforts to improve bilateral and regional cooperation on irregular migration and forced displacement, and lay the groundwork for a successful Summit of the Americas in June. The Secretary will also speak with civil society leaders about the challenge of corruption in the hemisphere.
A Deep and Lasting Relationship
Panama remains a highly valued partner to the United States. Our governments work side-by-side to advance common goals for our peoples and for the region. This includes collaboration on regional security, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing inclusive economic growth, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States donated more than 500,000 safe and effective vaccine doses as a contribution to Panama’s efforts.