On Sunday, 1 May, the HR/VP travelled to Panama, to boost ties with an important partner for the EU in Central America in the areas of trade, economic development and political relations. He met with the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erika Mouynes, and the Minister of Public Security, Juan Manuel Pino. He participated in a joint ministerial meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central American Integration System (SICA) countries, and held separate meetings with both SICA and CARICOM Foreign Ministers, as well as other bilateral meetings in the margins.
