BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – In a significant development, the first meeting of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Belize and Panama for the 2024–2026 bilateral program has taken place. Both delegations have underscored the importance of continuing to strengthen the ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation, according to an official statement issued here.
The statement noted that Amalia Mai, the chief executive officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Yill Otero, Panama’s Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs and Cooperation, attended Monday’s meeting.
The meeting agreed on the importance of strengthening the ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation through mechanisms such as the new cooperation program, the statement said.
“This program facilitates the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and experiences, which will impact institutional strengthening and improve the living standards of citizens of both nations.
“The Bilateral Cooperation Programme 2024-2026 comprises projects in tourism, special education, language exchange, environmental protection, and disability inclusion,” it added.
It said that the Joint Commission meeting also had the virtual participation of Jose Alpuche, the non-resident Ambassador of Belize to Panama, and Marta Irene Boza, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama in Belize.
“This cooperation program reflects the commitment to the friendship between both countries and highlights the strategic partnership between Panama and Belize that has existed for over 40 years,” the statement added.
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