Wang Yi also says Beijing ready to deepen cooperation with Panama City amid US pressure over operation of ports
“China has always maintained that China-Panama relations are not directed against any third party and should not be interfered with by any third party,” Wang said, according to a foreign ministry read-out on Wednesday.
The meeting took place as the two countries continue to navigate their most significant rift since establishing ties, driven by a dispute over the operation of ports in the Panama Canal. The matter has drawn pressure from Washington.
Beijing’s top diplomat also said China was “willing to work with Panama to uphold the original aspirations of establishing diplomatic relations, deepen pragmatic cooperation, eliminate external interference, and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations”.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
