The Government of the Republic of Panama has officially announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with the so-called “sadr” within the framework of the applicable rules of international law’.
The Republic of Panama, prioritizing national interests and remaining faithful to the fundamental principles of its foreign policy, reaffirms its conviction in the objectives and values that guide multilateralism and reiterates its commitment to continue supporting the efforts made by the Secretary General and the international community, under the framework of the UN, toward a peaceful, just, sustainable, and acceptable solution for the parties concerned with the Sahara issue.
Panama reaffirmed also its commitment to dialogue and multilateral cooperation, in full compliance with a constructive foreign policy aimed at strengthening international peace and security.”
This decision occurs less than one month after the Government of the Republic of Ecuador issued an official statement withdrawing its recognition of the so called “sadr”, which was proclaimed by the polisario front in 1976.
Panama was the first country to recognize the so-called “sadr” In 1980. It also hosted the first so-called embassy of the said entity in Latin America. its initial and most established foothold within the region.