Panama and China sign agreements on tourism, trade and agriculture

Panama and China sign agreements on tourism, trade and agriculture

Likewise, other points were included in the agenda such as the signing of a memorandum of understanding on maritime transport and the co-organization of the XIII China-LAC Business Summit, among others.

By Panama America

 12/03/18 

Yesterday was inaugurated the Exposition of the People's Republic of China, Panama 2018, the largest and highest level held by the Asian giant in Panama since the establishment of diplomatic relations in June 2017. The most important Chinese companies will participate in the fair.

Likewise, other agenda items were included, such as the signing of a memorandum of understanding on maritime transport and the co-organization of the XIII China-LAC Business Summit, among others.

On Monday, the governments of Panama and the People's Republic of China signed 19 agreements that include the export of meat and fruit products, the granting of a visa, among other topics.

Regarding exports, a protocol was signed on phytosanitary requirements for the export of fresh pineapples, meat, cobia and products of the sea from Panama to China. Other agreements include mechanisms for cooperation in infrastructure, technology and financial services. Likewise, other points were included in the agenda such as the signing of a memorandum of understanding on maritime transport and the co-organization of the XIII China-LAC Business Summit, among others.

President Varela said that today he has witnessed the signing of 18 cooperation instruments, in addition to the 28 already signed. "We have signed three protocols that will allow our producers to export fruits, meat and sea products to China," he added.

While, his counterpart Xi Jinping said that China has declared Panama as a destination for tourists and highlighted the opening of the first direct flight between China and Central America.

President Juan Carlos Varela and Xi Jinping were witnesses of the signing of multiple agreements between officials of both governments.