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Angela Merkel met with Panama's President Juan Carlos Varela in Berlin to discuss Panama's response to the Panama Papers scandal. Merkel praised Panama's decision to adhere to OECD standards for transparency and information exchange. Agreements were signed to facilitate fiscal information exchange between Panama and other countries. Varela addressed speculation about Chinese investment in a Nicaraguan canal, dismissing it as mere speculation. The expansion of the Panama Canal, which allows larger ships to pass, was also highlighted.

What was the main topic of discussion between Angela Merkel and Juan Carlos Varela?

• Panama's response to the Panama Papers scandal

• Trade agreements between Germany and Panama

• Tourism development in Panama

• Military cooperation between Germany and Panama

Which international organization's standards did Panama decide to adhere to?

• WTO

• OECD

• NATO

• UNESCO

What was the outcome of the meeting regarding fiscal information?

• Agreements on fiscal information exchange were signed

• Panama agreed to build a new canal

• Germany imposed sanctions on Panama

• Panama decided to leave the OECD

What did Varela say about the Chinese interest in a Nicaraguan canal?

• It is a confirmed project

• It will replace the Panama Canal

• It is a joint venture with Panama

• It is just speculation

What significant development occurred in July regarding the Panama Canal?

• It was sold to a private company

• It was expanded to allow larger ships

• It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site

• It was closed for maintenance