Panama–Sahrawi Republic relations refers to the current and historical relations between the Republic of Panama and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Panama was the first state of The Americas on recognizing the SADR in July 1978, formal diplomatic relations were established on 1 June 1979. A Sahrawi embassy (the first on the American continent) was opened in Panama City in 1980, during the Aristides Royo government.