The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, closed this week his work tour at the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland. The agenda included business panels and direct meetings with governments and corporations. From these meetings, concrete commitments on investment, cooperation, and job generation for Panama emerged. One of the announcements already underway is the increase in KLM airline frequencies, which strengthens air connectivity between Panama and Europe. The topic was discussed as part of the push for the country's logistical and tourist hub. With Singapore, cooperation was proposed to reactivate investments in the aeronautical and technological sectors. In addition, it was agreed to advance a Panamanian business mission to that country. As part of the bilateral agenda, Mulino met with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The meeting addressed issues of cooperation and relations between the two countries. Joint cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking was also discussed. Multinational companies confirmed expansion plans in Panama. The conversations focused on strengthening operations and expanding their presence in the country. In the case of DP World, the company expressed interest in establishing operations on both Panama's Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Among them are Microsoft, DP World, Maersk, and Citi, linked to technology, logistics, maritime transport, and banking. Both parties agreed on an alliance for exchanging experiences in the maritime sector. The measure is already in effect. In the health sector, Panama advanced with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The agreement will allow for the training of Panamanian technicians in nuclear medicine. Following the conversation, the Panamanian leader was invited to a meeting of Heads of State in Florida, scheduled for February. Meanwhile, Microsoft is exploring facilitating software licensing and providing computers to educational centers. The president also held meetings with heads of state and high authorities from Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, Ecuador, and the United States. Furthermore, a linear accelerator donated to the new Bugaba hospital for the care of cancer patients will be put into operation. During the tour, Mulino held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof.
