President of the National Assembly of Panama Crispiano Adames Navarro and Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes met with visiting Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi respectively The two sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations pragmatic cooperation between the two countries Chinese Ambassador to Panama Wei Qiang attended the meetings Panamanian Minister of Commerce and Industries Federico Alfaro Boyd Minister Counselor for Public Health Affairs Eyra Ruiz Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs Carlos Augusto Salcedo Zaldivar and Vice Minister of Public Works Librada De Frías were present when Foreign Minister Mouynes met with Qiu Xiaoqi bearing in mind the fundamental and long-term interests established diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle thus opening a new chapter in the development of bilateral relations Since the establishment of diplomatic ties five years ago under the care and guidance of the two heads of state bilateral relations have witnessed all-round and rapid development and pragmatic cooperation has yielded fruitful results benefiting the two countries and two peoples China highly appreciates Panama's firm adherence to the one-China principle and stands ready to work with Panama to uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations carry forward the friendship between the two countries make the pie of pragmatic cooperation bigger and jointly draw a brighter blueprint for China-Panama relations although Panama and China have not established diplomatic relations for a long time the friendship between the two peoples is profound and the Panamanian side will never forget the Chinese people's invaluable support for Panama's struggle for resuming the exercise of sovereignty over the Panama Canal bilateral relations have developed rapidly and the ties of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes have closely linked the two countries and two peoples The Panamanian side is ready to take the fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Panama and China as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China's legislative bodies and boost the sustained and in-depth development of bilateral relations the fruitful results achieved in the five years since the establishment of diplomatic relations have fully proved that the cooperation between the two countries enjoys great potential and broad prospects She thanked China for providing invaluable support for Panama's economic and social development and its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Panama always stays committed to promoting Panama-China friendship unswervingly adheres to the one-China principle values China's market opportunities and international influence and looks forward to deepening cooperation with China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and keeping close coordination and collaboration in multilateral affairs so as to elevate bilateral relations to new heights COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Louis Crispiano is the sergeant at arms of the 62nd Precinct Community Council; has been a member of Community Board 11 for about 15 years with certificates for perfect attendance; has been a notary public for 25 years; is a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Fort Hamilton Senior Center and VFW Post 1204; was a volunteer at the VA Medical Center for 17 years in the podiatry department; was a certified instructor for AARP defensive driving courses; and recently resigned as a member of the Loyal Order of Moose “I enjoy being with people and helping people,” Crispiano said I have tons of friends from all walks of life.” A LIFETIME OF SERVICE: Growing up in Borough Park where he was in the same graduating class as former Governor Mario Cuomo and earned a BA in Latin American studies He served in the Army during the Korean War and is now a retired New York State civil servant “I lived in Panama for a while when I was in the private sector,” he recalled “I spent 20 years in the state service as a court officer and court analyst Italian and “a bit of many other languages,” including Japanese who has lived in Bensonhurst for over 30 years has two sons: one residing in Florida and the other in Staten Island GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Crispiano is most proud of his “complete involvement in so many walks of life.” His involvement put him on a first-name basis with many of his elected officials and local leaders “I am very satisfied with what I have accomplished and think I am well liked,” he noted .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ben JohnsonAPSharon Jones performs and The Dap-Kings perform at Bonnaroo in 2008 But you gotta give it up for guitarist Joe Crispiano who brought the band's cachet to another level recently when he joined Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings on stage Band leader Bill Levay said via email "We're really excited for him." 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