March 27, 2006
Panama wants to tighten up ties with Venezuela

(El Universal) - "The Panamanian government will strengthen economic, political and diplomatic relations with Venezuela and Russia, as part of a strategy focused on international cooperation, Panamanian First Vice-President and Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro said (...)

Lewis Navarro pointed to the need of 'looking forward' and exploring areas different from the United States -Panamanian major trade partner.

He mentioned Venezuela as a traditional partner in the cultural and trade areas (...)