The agreement will pave the way for Turkiye to establish a presence in many more countries, Uraloglu told reporters in London after attending the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 34th Assembly.
He highlighted Panama's strength as one of the leading flag states in shipping.
Turkiye also signed two agreements with Oman—one on maritime affairs and the other on developing transportation corridors.
He also drew attention to problems faced by Turkish seafarers in European Union (EU) countries as personnel posted on Turkish vessels face visa problem in the bloc, according to domestic media reports.
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