US says Defense Secretary, Panama's President agree to expand military cooperation
- Posted on February 6, 2025
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US says Defense Secretary, Panama's President agree to expand military cooperation
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino have agreed to enhance military and security cooperation, particularly regarding the protection of the Panama Canal. Mulino also indicated that Panama might end its participation in China's Belt and Road initiative earlier than planned.