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Today, Panama’s Foreign Affairs Vice Minister, Carlos Arturo Hoyos, met with senior Indian officials in New Delhi, where they discussed major United Nations concerns.
In a meeting with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal, the two sides discussed United Nations issues.
India congratulated Panama on resuming the leadership of the UN Security Council in August and wished it a successful tenure.
“Useful consultations on UN matters. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Carlos Arturo Hoyos of Panama and Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held delegation-level talks in Delhi. India wishes Panama a productive Presidency of the UN Security Council in August 2025,” the MEA said in a post on X.
According to Panama’s Foreign Ministry, Vice Minister Hoyos will also meet with Nandan Jha, the Gandhi Mandela Foundation’s Secretary General, to discuss worldwide human rights and civil liberties activities. Later, he will meet with Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, to discuss trade opportunities and investment in Panama’s logistics and maritime industries.
Hoyos will also meet with Neerja Bhatia, Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, and a group of entrepreneurs from various industries.
In addition, he will meet with Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance, to push Panama’s candidacy to host the renewable energy organization’s Latin American Regional Office.
On Wednesday, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Hoyos to review bilateral ties.
“Delighted to meet Vice Minister Carlos Hoyos of Panama. Reviewed progress in India-Panama relations. Conveyed our best wishes and support for Panama’s forthcoming Presidency of the UNSC,” Margherita posted on X.
The Panamanian Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said that the meeting between Hoyos and Margherita covered cooperation in technology, education, renewable energy and infrastructure.
Vice Minister Hoyos restated Panama’s support for India’s aspiration for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, as well as its efforts to combat terrorism. He also invited India to join the Protocol on Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal.
Hoyos is visiting India to promote business prospects, attract infrastructure projects, and discuss the possibility of establishing a pharmaceutical hub in Panama.
Source: IANS
