Patrick will come accompanied by the Consul of Panama in Texas, Juan Sosa and also lead meetings with government entities Panamanian businessmen and graduates of different universities tejanas, according to the Foreign Ministry.

A trade mission from Texas begins a visit to the Panamanian capital to meet the opportunities that opened the Panama Canal expansion project for the maritime and logistics sector, reported Efe a spokeswoman for the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The delegation, composed of 30 state and business representatives arrived Sunday night to Panama City headed by the deputy governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, and this morning is received in the Panamanian Presidency to exchange views with government representatives.

Later, they visit the Miraflores Locks and Cocolí Panama Canal, where they will receive information on the operation of the expansion of the road, one of the main focuses of interest misión.La Foreign Ministry described on Thursday that Texas, “with nine ports oceangoing, is one of the states most trade with Panama across the United States, and this time, visitors will enter in maritime and logistics, specifically field, the investment opportunities offered by the expanded Panama Canal ” .Patrick will come accompanied by the consul of Panama in Texas, Juan Sosa and lead also meetings with government entities Panamanian businessmen and graduates of various Texan universities, according to US Cancillería.

Americans will dedicate the rest of the week to visit business development in the Panama Pacific, on the former US airbase Howard, and meet with various business associations Panamanians.

Source: http://www.critica.com.pa/