Panama to open embassy in Guyana

President Dr Irfaan Ali and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero on Monday held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with Panama signalling plans to open an embassy in Georgetown and reaffirming its diplomatic and multilateral support for Guyana.

In a post on social media by the Office of the President in Guyana, it was stated that the meeting focused on expanding cooperation across several key areas.

Guyana outlined opportunities for partnership in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture, climate action and security, as both countries explored ways to deepen collaboration for mutual benefit. During the discussions, President Ali invited Panama to join the Global Biodiversity Alliance as a founding member.

Panama accepted the invitation, marking a new area of cooperation on environmental and climate-related initiatives.

Both leaders also agreed to strengthen private-sector engagement, improve connectivity and advance energy integration between the two countries.

They committed to maintaining ongoing dialogue to support shared prosperity and broader regional cooperation. The discussions reflect growing engagement between Guyana and Panama as both countries seek to expand economic, diplomatic and multilateral ties.