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The world is not blind to the truth that who is keeping the Canal neutral and thriving and who keeps threatening to 'take back' the Canal,
I do not know what was the intention of those who signed this agreement with China. What has it brought to Panama all these years? What are the great things that this Belt and Road initiative has brought to this country?"
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino told reporters Thursday The United States has a treaty obligation to protect the Panama Canal if it comes under attack,
We hope that Panama will make the right decision based on the overall situation of bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples, and eliminate external interference,
Its achievements have benefited people in countries such as Panama,
Beijing regrets Panama's decision,
foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, urging Panama Why are they making an important institutional statement from the entity that governs the foreign policy of the US, under the president of the US, based on a falsehood?"
Mulino asked, calling the claim "simply and plainly intolerable". I find it absurd that we would have to pay fees to transit a zone we are obligated to protect in time of conflict. Those are our expectations,
Rubio told reporters in the Dominican Republic If they violate the terms of the concession or cause imminent economic harm to the country, we will act accordingly, but for now the audit is ongoing,
They're a democratically elected government. They have rules; they have laws. They're going to follow their process, but our expectations remain the same,
I totally and absolutely reject that statement yesterday,
Mulino said during his weekly press conference, ... adding he Currently, cooperation between China and Panama under the framework of the BRI is carrying out normally and has achieved fruitful outcomes,
We believe it will provide a fair and just environment for companies from all countries and regions, including China’s Hong Kong SAR,
the ministry spokesperson said