After the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the Western countries led by the United States used various means to launch sanctions against Russia, not only that, in order to achieve a comprehensive blockade of Russia, the United States constantly put pressure on other neutral countries to force them to choose sides. In the face of the strong deterrent power of the United States, some small countries can only resolve their own crises by asking for help from large countries, and not long ago, the United States released huge pressure on Panama and demanded that Pakistan impose sanctions on Russia. In this regard, the Pakistani side solemnly stated that the Panama Canal belongs to a neutral international water transport route and will not prohibit the passage of Russian ships, which is also stipulated in the relevant treaties.
The United States put pressure on Panama
As a key waterway for global shipping, the Panama Canal serves as a transshipment linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. According to the relevant treaties, the Panama Canal, whether at war or in a state of peace, will ensure that ships of any country pass through it. As a participant in the treaty, the United States should be well aware of the importance of the canal to all countries. Once Panama takes sides with the United States undermining the agreement and banning Russian ships from navigation, it will undoubtedly cause a major blow to Panama's international credit. But in front of the United States, Panama does face a lot of pressure.
The United States and other Western countries have become more and more extreme in order to sanction Russia, and they want to force pakistan to stand against Russia by putting pressure on Panama, and even overturn the "neutrality agreement" to make Panama a tool for their own confrontation with Russia. For a long time, the United States has held control of the Panama Canal, and in a series of overlord treaties proposed by the United States, the United States has the right to exercise permanent military power in the canal, which means that if the Panamanian government does not agree to the requirements of the United States, the United States may continue to force Panama to change its attitude toward Russia with the threat of sending troops.
China has made clear its attitude
Recently, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with the Panamanian foreign minister, and the Pakistani side once again affirmed the importance of maintaining the neutrality of the Panama Canal, and hoped that the Chinese side could continue to support this view. "China respects and recognizes the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal and is willing to work with the vast number of developing countries, including Pakistan, to practice true multilateralism, jointly resist unilateralism and oppose bullying," Wang Yi said. ”
As the backbone of the country's economy, once the Panama Canal is used by the United States, then the embargo on the waterways of Russia and China will deal a serious blow to the Panamanian economy. Panama's request to china just shows that the United States is using its hegemony to pose a serious threat to countries, including China and Pakistan. Facts have proved that the history of US aggression against Panama will not be forgotten, and the US attempt to coerce will also end in failure.
Some sources: Chengdu Radio and Television, World Wide Web