Panama Persists with Trade Agreement with Caribbean Countries

Deputy Minister of International Trade Negotiations, Diana Salazar, spoke about a second round of talks with Aruba and the start of talks with Barbados.

"Also on 15th February in Panama, the first meeting with Cuba will be held, in order to address the issue of broadening of lists.

This meeting aims to ensure that the preferences conferred under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the island are actually beneficial to Panamanian producers", reported Panamaamerica.com.pa.

Source: Panamaamerica.com.pa

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