Panama urges dialogue at UN amid canal tensions with China
Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha addressed the UN Security Council, advocating for dialogue and multilateralism as tensions simmer between Panama and China over the Panama Canal. In his speech, he stated that "dialogue is not a sign of weakness" and defended "useful multilateralism" measured by its capacity to prevent conflicts and protect lives. The remarks come amid a deterioration in Panama-China relations due to the canal dispute, with the US also involved in the issue. Martinez-Acha emphasized the importance of peaceful settlements and concrete solutions to global challenges.
Key facts
- Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha spoke at the UN Security Council.
- He advocated for dialogue and multilateralism amid Panama-China tensions over the canal.
- Martinez-Acha stated: 'Dialogue is not a sign of weakness.'
- He defended 'useful multilateralism' focused on conflict prevention and protecting lives.
- The speech follows deterioration in Panama-China relations due to the canal dispute.
- The US is also involved in the canal tensions.
Entities
Institutions
- United Nations Security Council
- United Nations
- Panama
- China
- United States
Locations
- Panama
- China
- United States