Panamanian president receives honorary doctorate from Renmin University of China

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Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela (left) receives an honorary doctorate from Renmin University of China in Beijing, on November 18, 2017. [Photo: Chinanews.com]



Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, who is on his first state visit to China, received an honorary doctorate from Renmin University of China and was commissioned as an honorary advisor for its Latin American Research Center on November 18, 2017, Chinanews.com reported.

Varela said later in his speech that he felt not only flattered but also pride for his people for this honorary doctorate. He has been astonished by China's achievements over the years since he first set foot in the country in 2007 to attend Shanghai Special Olympics. He has been actively committed to building a closer relationship with China since he became president of Panama in 2014. Formal diplomatic relations between China and Panama were established in June 2017.

Varela hoped to engage in the Belt and Road Initiative to benefit his people. He noted that multiple bilateral agreements on maritime, education, tourism, aviation and other sectors have been signed, which will not only benefit the two countries but also contribute to the peace and stability of Latin America and the world beyond.

The Latin American Research Center of Renmin University of China was established in 2015, with the aim to do further research on the Latin American region. As the honorary advisor of the center, Varela encouraged students to start with social problems for comprehensive understanding.

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