
India and Panama agreed to expand maritime cooperation on logistics, digital transformation, and security, aiming to boost trade connectivity across the Americas and unlock new investment opportunities.
India and Panama agreed to expand maritime cooperation across logistics, shipping, security, and digital transformation, after bilateral talks between Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez. The two sides identified the pillars of an expanded strategic partnership and said closer collaboration would unlock new trade and investment opportunities across the Americas.
"India and Panama are natural maritime partners," Sonowal said. He added that combining Panama's logistics strengths with India's maritime capabilities can build resilient supply chains and strengthen global connectivity. The discussions reaffirmed a relationship dating back to the 19th century, with both sides noting the role of the Indian diaspora in bilateral ties.
Martinez-Acha Vasquez outlined four priority areas: maritime security, technical collaboration between India's Directorate General of Shipping and the Panama Maritime Authority, maritime education and skilling, and digital maritime transformation including artificial intelligence and smart port logistics. Sonowal proposed expediting talks on a bilateral agreement for maritime transportation and port development, expanding green ship recycling, and strengthening seafarer welfare. He invited Panama's minister to attend India Maritime Week 2026 in New Delhi.
The partnership positions Panama as India's gateway to Central America and the Caribbean. Both sides agreed to push forward through stronger institutional ties.
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