September 17, 2017

Panama could be a strategic bridge to extend China's Belt and Road Initiative to Latin America, said Francisco Carlo Escobar, the Panamanian ambassador to China appointed after the two countries established diplomatic ties in June.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Escobar, who recently presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that Panama is highly interested in this initiative, which seeks to create a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe, Africa and beyond.

"Panama can be (a strategic place) ... for logistical distribution and perhaps to present certain infrastructure projects which could help the Belt and Road Initiative in the region," he said.

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