José Raúl Mulino called his talks with Rubio “respectful” and “positive” and said he did not “feel like there’s a real threat against the treaty and its validity."

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino sought to reconcile with the US during a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the waterway.