Ukraine and Panama Forge a New Path: Strategic Roadmap for Cooperation Signed Through 2029

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Panama

According to МЗС: During an official visit to Panama on March 13, 2026, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, met with his Panamanian counterpart, Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez. The two diplomats signed a strategic Roadmap for the development of bilateral relations spanning 2026 to 2029, alongside a Memorandum on Academic Cooperation. This agreement marks a significant step in formalizing ties between the two nations across the Atlantic.

The Memorandum specifically establishes a partnership between Ukraine's Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy and Panama's Ernesto Castillero Pimentel Diplomatic and Consular Academy. The ministers' discussions covered a broad agenda, including bilateral cooperation, regional and multilateral issues, and matters of international security.

Areas of Mutual Support and Collaboration

In their talks, Panama reiterated its firm stance against actions undermining international peace and security that began in 2022, explicitly rejecting any violations of Ukraine's sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity. Both sides committed to maintaining regular political dialogue at all levels. This diplomatic engagement is part of Ukraine's broader effort to build international partnerships and support.

Potential areas for enhanced collaboration were also explored, including education, science, trade, technology, and private sector involvement. The visit underscores a mutual commitment to deepening the Ukraine-Panama relationship and strengthening practical cooperation across multiple sectors.

This visit by Ukraine's Foreign Minister to Panama represents a crucial step in fortifying diplomatic relations between the two countries, particularly amid ongoing global challenges to security and stability. The signed documents demonstrate a shared ambition to intensify collaboration in diverse fields, which is expected to positively influence the development of economic and cultural links between Ukraine and Panama.