Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama

President Donald J. Trump looks forward to welcoming President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama to the White House on June 19, 2017. President Trump and President Varela will discuss ways to reinforce the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Panama and our shared priorities in the fight against transnational organized crime, illegal migration, and illicit substances. The leaders will also discuss our economic partnership and how to counter democratic backsliding in Venezuela.