US and Panama Sign Declaration on Panama Canal Security and Operation

Panama Canal Security Agreement

• 🇺🇸 The United States and Panama have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning cooperative security activities.
• 🤝 A joint declaration on the security and operation of the Panama Canal is set to be signed, allowing US warships and auxiliary ships to transit "first and free."

US-Panama Partnership and Chinese Influence

• 🇵🇦 The agreement emphasizes protecting Panamanian sovereignty from malign influence, particularly from China.
• 🤝 President Trump's initiative to counter Chinese influence involves a partnership with Panama.
• 🤝 The US is grateful for the invitation to have US troops on Panamanian soil.