JAPOLAC and ProPanama Discuss Cooperation to Enhance Trade Promotion between Japan and Panama
The Representative Director of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), Dr. Ritter Díaz, held a meeting with Mrs. Silvia Marcucci, Director of International Promotion of ProPanama, the Panama Trade Promotion Agency, to discuss JAPOLAC’s trade facilitation activities and explore avenues for cooperation to further strengthen economic ties between Japan and Panama.
During the meeting, Dr. Díaz provided an overview of JAPOLAC’s initiatives in fostering trade, investment, and business collaboration between Japanese and Panama enterprises. He highlighted JAPOLAC’s role in facilitating business networking, market access strategies, and academic partnerships to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Mrs. Marcucci shared insights on ProPanama’s efforts to promote Panama as a strategic hub for trade and investment, emphasizing the country’s logistical advantages, business-friendly environment, and emerging sectors for economic growth. She underscored ProPanama’s commitment to supporting Panamanian businesses in expanding their reach to the Japanese market and enhancing cooperation with Japanese stakeholders.
Both parties recognized the potential for collaboration in trade missions, investment forums, and business matchmaking initiatives aimed at fostering mutually beneficial economic engagement. They agreed to explore joint promotional activities that align with the interests of both organizations.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to enhancing trade and investment relations between Japan and Panama, leveraging JAPOLAC’s network and expertise in Japan and ProPanama’s strategic trade initiatives.