Washington, Apr 6, 2021, SPA -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes today. Secretary Blinken emphasized shared interests in working with Panama to enhance regional stability, prosperity, and security, and play a leadership role among its neighbors including on human rights, climate issues, and migration. They also spoke of the importance of countering malign influence in the region and globally. Finally, they discussed the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for continued cooperation to protect populations and economies. --SPA 21:01 LOCAL TIME 18:01 GMT 0045 www.spa.gov.sa/w1537449