Washington, D.C. - José Miguel Alemán, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the United States, officially presented his credentials to President Joe Biden during a special ceremony held at the White House. With this, Alemán becomes Panama's top diplomatic representative to the U.S., assuming the role of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
During the meeting, President Biden and Ambassador Alemán reaffirmed the strong friendship ties that have united Panama and the United States for over a century. Alemán expressed his gratitude to President Biden for his past support and favorable vote for the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, the historic agreement that facilitated the transfer of the Panama Canal to Panamanian jurisdiction. At the time, Biden, serving as U.S. Senator from Delaware, cast his vote in favor of the treaties.
In the course of the meeting, Ambassador Alemán reiterated his commitment to "work tirelessly to strengthen the relationship" between Panama and the United States, emphasizing the countries' shared "democratic principles and respect for human rights."
President Biden warmly welcomed Ambassador Alemán, accompanied by his wife, Vicky Dutari de Alemán. They expressed their gratitude for the attention and courtesy extended by the U.S. President during the ceremony.
This event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing diplomatic partnership between Panama and the United States.