Panama is advancing an electrical interconnection project with Colombia, enabling more efficient and reliable energy exchange in the region. The Panama Canal gas pipeline is a key project that will solidify the country's position on the international energy map. "These projects place Panama on the energy map of Latin America and strengthen our role as a benchmark in strategic infrastructure," Mulino stated. The president emphasized that Panama has redefined its maritime strategy to maintain its leadership as a logistics and merchant marine hub for global trade. The meeting focused on projects positioning Panama as an energy and logistics hub for the Latin American region. The plans include constructing two strategic megaports and developing a multimodal center in Puerto Armuelles to optimize commercial connectivity and port operations. Both Howard Lutnick and Chris Wright expressed willingness to collaborate with Panama in their respective fields, highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, and logistics. The Shield of the Americas summit brought together regional leaders to promote security, economic prosperity, and strategic cooperation among continental nations.
