Panama suspends diplomatic relations with so-called ‘Sahrawi Republic’

Panama decided on Thursday to suspend its diplomatic relations with the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Republic”.

“In accordance with the rules of international law, the government of Panama has decided to suspend, as of today, diplomatic relations” with the self-proclaimed ‘sadr’, the Panamanian ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday.

“The Republic of Panama, giving priority to the national interest and in accordance with the fundamental principles of its foreign policy, reaffirms its conviction in the objectives and values that guide multilateralism and reiterates its willingness to continue supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and the international community, within the framework of the United Nations, with a view to achieving a peaceful, just, lasting and acceptable solution for the parties” involved in the Sahara issue, the statement added.

The Republic of Panama “reaffirms its commitment to dialogue and multilateral cooperation, in full compliance with a constructive foreign policy aimed at strengthening international peace and security,” the statement pointed out.

About Khalid Al Mouahidi 4532 Articles
Khalid Al Mouahidi : A binational from the US and Morocco, Khalid El Mouahidi has worked for several american companies in the Maghreb Region and is currently based in Casablanca, where he is doing consulting jobs for major international companies . Khalid writes analytical pieces about economic ties between the Maghreb and the Mena Region, where he has an extensive network