On January 21st, at the inauguration ceremony of US President Trump, he announced measures to regain control of the Panama Canal, which immediately sparked strong opposition from the Panamanian government. The Panamanian government quickly expressed its stance on this matter, with Foreign Minister Martinez Acha stating, “The sovereignty of the Panama Canal is unshakable. The canal was officially handed over to Panama in 1999, and there is a broad consensus in the international community on this.” At the same time, the Pakistani side warned that this move may cause regional instability and undermine diplomatic relations between the United States and Panama. Panamanian President Mulino emphasized that the management and operation of the canal have been successfully controlled by the Panamanian government, and any attempt to intervene will be strongly opposed. Meanwhile, Panamanian citizens generally consider the ownership of the canal as an important symbol of national independence and dignity.
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