Panama recently had the pleasure of hosting a delegation representing 25 companies from Bavaria, Germany. The delegation, headed by the manager of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Bavaria, represents companies from a variety of business sectors: logistics and air transportation, real estate, construction of factories and machinery, engineering and technology, the automobile industry, and others. The state of Bavaria is known for its economic strength and ranks among the strongest in the European Union.

The delegation originally set out to visit Mexico to explore possible business ventures; however the economic growth and potential of Panama attracted their interest.

Besides exploring business opportunities the group was also able to visit the Miraflores Locks where they received a presentation of the Panama Canal and its expansion project.