German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed satisfaction with the positive results of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, defence, education, health care, and labour cooperation.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Panama Nguyen Van Hai on August 20 presented his credentials to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, who expressed his belief that bilateral ties will continue to expand, especially in trade, logistics, maritime affairs, and cooperation at international forums.