Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez, President of the Republic of Panama

The Secretary-General met with the President of Panama, H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez.  The Secretary-General commended President Varela for Panama’s positive collaboration with the United Nations, strengthening the asylum system and providing humanitarian assistance to migrants in need.  They further discussed other global issues, including climate change and the 2030 agenda.