Two deputies of the National Assembly are requesting that Foreign Minister Javier Martínez Acha be summoned before the Foreign Relations Committee. The request is based on questions regarding diplomacy and the appointments of new ambassadors.
Deputy Eduardo Vázquez, secretary of the committee, read the official correspondence highlighting the importance of the minister explaining the criteria and policies used in these appointments. It is crucial to ensure that diplomatic representatives are adequately prepared to fulfill their functions effectively and with dignity.
In another sense, Deputy Iván Guevara, president of the committee, expressed his concern over various national interest issues, such as Donald Trump's statements about the Panama Canal and the visit of the elected president of Venezuela, Edmundo González. Guevara emphasized the need to preserve Panama's sovereignty over the canal, recalling its sovereign management since the signing of the Torrijos-Carter treaties in 1977.
The committee expects the minister to address the international implications of these issues and how they influence Panama's image and representation globally. They trust that the National Assembly will provide a prompt response to reinforce transparency and effectiveness in the country's diplomatic processes.
