Panama, U.S. Sign Security Agreement
PANAMA - Panama and
the United States signed on Thursday a
security agreement to reduce and prevent the
crime in Darien province, bordering with
Colombia.
The agreement called "Darien Initiative" was
signed by Panamanian Economy and Finance
Minister Alberto Vallarino and U.S.
ambassadress to Panama Barbara Stephenson.
"I am optimistic about the achievements on
implementing this agreement, because the
future of the youth depends on its success,"
Vallarino said.
The agreement is mainly centered on the
cooperation of the local authorities in
order to create "safer communities," to face
the external threats against the civilians.
Vallarino said Darine is a vulnerable zone
for the illegal actions such as weapons
trafficking, smuggling and drug trafficking.
According to Stephenson, the cooperation
will be centered on creating better life
conditions for the people, mainly for the
younger.
"The goal is to protect vulnerable young
people and change their lives with
scholarships and create safer communities,"
he said.
Darien is considered the zone of higher risk
for its proximity to Colombia, where there
has been armed conflicts since more than 40
years before, including, guerilla,
paramilitaries and drug traffickers. |
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