Panama and Canada continue to explore possible FTA

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"This agreement is an important step in creating a strong economic partnership between our two countries," said the Minister of Trade of Canada, Michael Fortier, during a luncheon with members of the Canadian business community at the Miraflores visitors' center.
The Canadian Minister had previously met for three hours with President Martin Torrijos as a part of his tour of Mexico, Panama and Ecuador to seek new bilateral trade opportunities.

Source: Prensa.com

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