During the meeting, Mulino stated that the government "put the house in order," established fiscal discipline, and financial stability. Panama is once again making a strong statement on the world stage. About 22 multinational companies clearly stated their desire to grow and invest in the country during a face-to-face meeting with José Raúl Mulino, amid a high-level meeting at the 2026 Economic Forum. The room was filled with heavy hitters. Google, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Siemens, AES, Cisco, among others. And this order is what brings back confidence. The president announced a public investment plan of over B/. 11 billion for this year. The funds will be used for roads, hospitals, drinking water, and projects that drive employment and the real economy. He also highlighted that the issue with the Social Security System (CSS) has been stabilized, the country's logistics are strengthening, and education is set for serious reform. To this is added what's coming from the Canal. Ports, a gas pipeline, and a reservoir are major projects aimed at making the waterway more efficient and boosting the entire economy, not just one sector. Mulino said that Panama bets on using technology to compete better, but also to train people. Artificial intelligence and semiconductors are already on the agenda, not as a fad, but as a necessity. "The country is walking with order," he pointed out. At the table were big names from energy, aviation, technology, and finance, assessing the ground and doing the math. Panama, once again, is on the big radar. Executives who don't waste time if they don't see a business opportunity. This time, it wasn't an empty speech, but with numbers on the table.
