Panama: Trump’s claim is reminiscent of neo-colonialism
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency According to Reuters, the president of Panama responded to the claim of his American counterpart about this country’s channel.
“Jose Raul Molino”, the president of Panama, considered the ownership claim of the US president about the Panama Canal to be groundless and He emphasized: This channel was not a gift from America that should be returned.
The president of Panama, in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in response to Trump’s claim, emphasized: Panama Canal It belongs to our country and will remain so.
The president of Panama considered Trump’s claims to be contrary to the principle of sovereignty and independence of countries and emphasized: “Our Trump’s words reminds us of the colonialists who are trying to expand the American empire in the world by making unfounded and colonial claims.
He also considered Trump’s statements about China’s role in the Panama Canal as meddling statements and added: the Panamanian government about The way of cooperation and relations with countries will not be allowed by America.