Investments and Cooperation for Panama is Brought Home by Mulino from Switzerland

The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, concluded his working tour this week at the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland.   The agenda included business panels and direct meetings with governments and corporations.   These meetings resulted in concrete commitments to investment, cooperation, and job creation for Panama.  One of the announcements already underway is the increase in frequencies of the KLM airline, which strengthens air connectivity between Panama and Europe.   The issue was addressed as part of the effort to boost the country’s logistics and tourism hub. The measure has already taken effect. 

In the area of ​​health, Panama made progress with the International Atomic Energy Agency.  The agreement will allow for the training of Panamanian technicians in nuclear medicine. In addition, a linear accelerator donated to the new hospital in Bugaba will be put into operation to treat cancer patients.  During the tour, Mulino met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof. They agreed to an alliance for the exchange of expertise in the maritime sector. They also discussed joint cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.  Multinational companies confirmed expansion plans in Panama.

These include Microsoft, DP World, Maersk, and Citi, companies involved in technology, logistics, shipping, and banking. Discussions focused on strengthening operations and expanding their presence in the country.  In the case of DP World, the company expressed interest in establishing operations on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Panama. Meanwhile, Microsoft is exploring providing software licenses and computers to educational institutions.  The president also held meetings with heads of state and high-ranking officials from Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, Ecuador, and the United States.

With Singapore, cooperation was discussed to revitalize investments in the aeronautical and technology sectors.  In addition, it was agreed to move forward with a Panamanian business mission to that country.  As part of the bilateral agenda, Mulino met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The meeting addressed cooperation and relations between the two countries. Following the conversation, the Panamanian president was invited to a meeting of heads of state in Florida, scheduled for February.