The resolution expresses profound concern regarding the People's Republic of China's presence and influence in key Panamanian ports, specifically Balboa and Cristobal . It highlights that these ports are strategically significant to the Panama Canal, a vital global trade route whose neutrality and security are paramount. The resolution references the 1977 Neutrality Treaty, which obligates Panama and the United States to act against threats to the canal's operation and prohibits actions undermining its neutrality or U.S. security interests. The Senate calls upon the Government of Panama to reaffirm its commitment to the canal's permanent neutrality by seeking management structures that ensure unbiased access for all nations. Specifically, it urges Panama to review and terminate agreements allowing Chinese state-owned or affiliated entities to manage strategic infrastructure, including the aforementioned ports. Furthermore, Panama is asked to expel all officials from the People's Republic of China operating within these critical infrastructure projects and to seek partnerships aligned with democratic values. The resolution also urges the United States government to leverage provisions in the Neutrality Treaty to monitor and address threats to the canal's neutrality and to act decisively against undue foreign influence. It recommends providing technical, financial, and strategic support to Panama to help it assert sovereignty over its critical infrastructure and reduce dependence on Chinese-affiliated entities. The U.S. is encouraged to strengthen collaboration with Panama and regional allies for transparent investments, establish a framework for a collaborative U.S.-Panama partnership for canal operational control, and offer significant U.S. investments to modernize the canal. Finally, the resolution encourages Panama and other regional and global allies to monitor and counter efforts by authoritarian regimes to exploit economic vulnerabilities for strategic leverage in the Western Hemisphere. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the Presidents of the United States and Panama, the Secretary of State, and the National Assembly of Panama.