Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez to visit India from July 19 to 23: MEA
New Delhi, July 17
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will embark on a five-day visit to India from July 19 to 23.
Following his arrival, along with his wife Mireya Paris De Martinez Acha at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on the morning of July 19, Vasquez will begin his official programme in New Delhi on July 20 with a meeting with the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, at the New Parliament Building, followed by a meeting with the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, at Hyderabad House, the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
After continuing his engagements in the capital on July 21, the Minister is scheduled to meet with the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, at the Transport Bhavan on July 22.
The visit will conclude with the delegation's departure from India on July 23. The MEA has specified that all scheduled meetings will be restricted to official photo opportunities, according to the MEA.
Earlier in January, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi met Panama's Commerce and Industry Minister Julio Armando Molto Alain and Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos.
In a post on X, Joshi said that the talks specifically focused on "strengthening cooperation in the renewable energy sector, including clean energy solutions, sustainable technologies, and expanding investment partnerships to support the global energy transition".
"Had a constructive meeting with H.E. Mr Julio Armando Molto Alain, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of the Republic of Panama, and H.E. Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Panama, on the sidelines of #WEF2026 in Davos. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the Renewable Energy sector, including Clean Energy solutions, sustainable technologies, and expanding investment partnerships to support the global energy transition," Joshi said.
Last year, the two countries entered their new phase in their bilateral ties with the establishment of a 20-member inter-parliamentary friendship group, the Embassy of India in Panama shared.
Panama and India have enjoyed cordial, warm, and friendly relations, based on mutual understanding and growing bilateral trade and comprehensive cooperation.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Renewable energy partnership with Panama sounds promising. India's solar and wind expertise can benefit them, and we get access to Latin American markets. Win-win situation! 🌞
Interesting diplomatic move. Panama is a small but strategically located country. India should focus on more concrete outcomes though - trade numbers and investments rather than just photo ops and meetings. Hope this visit leads to real business.
Panama and India have always had warm relations. This visit will build on the momentum from Davos meetings. Our shipping and port ministries getting involved shows we're serious about logistics connectivity. Good stuff! 🚢
While I appreciate the diplomatic outreach, I'm curious about the actual agenda. Panama is heavily influenced by the US, and India needs to ensure this relationship doesn't get compromised. Let's see what comes out of the renewable energy talks.
Another high-profile visit but where are the tangible outcomes for common citizens? I hope these meetings don't just remain ceremonial. India needs to push for more Indian investments in Panama Canal-related infrastructure. Time for action, not just photos! 💼
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