Panama at the Seventh CELAC Summit calls for strengthening regional unity

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, when speaking at the 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), the diplomat evaluated the opportunities that could be given in the region on common issues such as inequality and climate change.

“The technological revolution presents many challenges, but also opportunities, and I am sure we have focused this forum on promoting pluralism”, while promoting more creative and innovative initiatives, according to the official who introduced the President of the Republic, Laurentino, at the Conclave Cortizo.

In her appearance, the chancellor insisted that through diversity, it is important to advance together in the maturity of the continent and achieve concrete and specific goals.

In this regard, he declared that, given the problem of equitable access to medicines, the Isthmian state is making itself available as a logistical communication center for the benefit of all countries in the region.

On another topic related to climate change, Tewani highlighted his support for all the initiatives that emerged at the seventh summit, particularly on ocean protection, and reiterated the call for the Our Ocean Conference to be held on March 2 and 3 in Panama.

With regard to irregular and unregulated immigration, he insisted, the Darien Forest – bordering Colombia – is not a route in the journey of travelers to the United States, but on the contrary, the territory is defended as with the Costa Rican brothers. in Friendship National Park.

“Darien is to Central America what the Amazon is to the South. We have to protect it,” he said.

Tewani, who will return to the country today, reaffirmed Panama’s support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines to be successful during his interim presidency of CELAC in this year 2023.

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