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Doha: Ambassador of the Republic of Panama in Doha, H E Mousa Abdelhae Asvat Kasu (pictured), has hailed the bilateral relations and cooperation between his country and the State of Qatar, which spanned over 18 years, describing them as close and rooted in mutual respect and equality.
“Qatari-Panamanian relations have been greatly strengthened since the two countries signed 7 agreements in various fields as well as 16 other draft agreements, some of which are ready to be signed, the Ambassador said.
Ambassador Mousa noted that the Republic of Panama attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with Qatar in all areas of common interest, pointing out, in related contexts, that Panama is now a high-income country with one of the fastest growth rates in Latin America during the past decade, which was driven by the expansion of the Panama Canal and large public infrastructure projects.
Speaking in connection with Qatar National Day, he congratulated Qatar,H H the Amir, the government and the people on the occasion of the National Day. He also congratulated Qatar for overcoming the blockade, including its voice in international forums, supporting just causes and providing humanitarian aid.
He explained that one of the priorities of the government’s plan under the leadership of H E Laurentino Cortizo Cohen of Panama includes the revitalisation of the country’s economy, pointing out that this is the reason the “Pro Panama” department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established and the law on public contracts was amended, in addition to strengthening alliances between the public and private sectors.
The Ambassador called on Qatari companies to participate in investment projects in Panama and benefit from the advantages offered to foreign companies.
Qatar has built the image of a neutral country to mediate in international conflicts, as it follows the approach of dialogue as solution to regional and global conflicts, he said.
