Cooperation between Panama and Japan is strengthened

The construction of Metro line three and the preparation of athletes are two of the branches in which the governments of Panama and Japan entered into collaboration agreements. During his visit to Japan last week, Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo confirmed to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the National Government will continue with the Metro line three project, which will be financed with a loan of up to 2.8 billion dollars from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

País: Panamá

Fuente: Prensa Latina (Available in Spanish)

El Acuerdo de Preferencias Comerciales entre el MERCOSUR e India consolida casi dos décadas como eje de la cooperación Sur-Sur

The Preferential Trade Agreement Between MERCOSUR and India Consolidates Nearly Two Decades as a Pivot for South-South Cooperation

Since its implementation in 2009, this tariff instrument shared by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay has been key to diversifying the block’s export destinations and strengthening trade with one of the most dynamic economies in the Asia-Pacific.

Paraguay consolida su proyección estratégica en el Sudeste Asiático: Avances en tecnología, inversiones y apertura de mercados.

Paraguay Consolidates its Strategic Projection in Southeast Asia: Advancements in Technology, Investments, and Market Openings

Following an official mission led by President Santiago Peña to Taiwan and the Philippines, Paraguay strengthens its international presence through agreements in cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and trade facilitation, while boosting the access of Paraguayan animal protein to new Asian markets.

Convocatoria al III Foro de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe con China: conectividad económica y comercial para una cooperación reforzada y una prosperidad social compartida

Call for Participation: III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China (August 17–18, 2026, Zhengzhou)

Organized by SELA and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), this forum will take place in Zhengzhou, China, on August 17 and 18, 2026. The event aims to enhance economic connectivity and foster shared prosperity through high-level strategic dialogue.