I think I should note that Panama was one of those countries which supported President Carters call for an embargo of the Olympics. Panama also very strongly condemned the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In consonance with the efforts by Mr. Carter and his administration to deal with the boatlift. the refugees from Mariel Harbor. Panama. provided that no ships flying under Panamanian registry would be permitted to pick up refugees at Mariel Harbor. Panama was one of the very few countriesand I only know of two suchthat were willing to allow the late Shah to enter the country following his hospitalization in the United States. So our relations with Panama have greatly improved since the adoption of the treaties.
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