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The Government of El Salvador presented the Economic Diplomacy Strategy 2025-2029, a plan led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its network of 104 diplomatic representations. This project seeks to position the country globally as an attractive destination for trade, investment and tourism, aligned with the priorities of the national Economic Plan. The strategy integrates state, private and international efforts to boost exports, attract strategic investments and promote tourism.
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira, highlighted that this initiative seeks to overcome historical challenges, such as security, and to take advantage of the country’s competitive advantages. According to Mira, the strategy includes guidelines and protocols to promote exports, attract capital to strategic sectors such as renewable energies and technology, and consolidate international alliances to facilitate the development of high-impact projects.
Among the strengths mentioned are El Salvador’s economic stability, its favorable legal framework, investment incentives, strategic location and international connectivity. These characteristics, combined with the new strategy, strengthen the country’s capacity to compete in global markets and generate greater benefits for the population.
In 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has managed important results, such as exports of US$3.5 million in sectors such as plastics, textiles, coffee, and food, and attracting investments of US$111.5 million in real estate, tourism, and manufacturing. These achievements reflect the effectiveness of the policies implemented to date.
The presentation of the plan was led by senior officials, including the Secretary of Trade and Investment, Miguel Kattán, and the Ministers of Economy, María Luisa Hayem, and Tourism, Morena Valdez. Leaders of key entities such as INVEST and COEXPORT also participated, endorsing the initiative as a driver of the country’s competitiveness and economic development.
With this strategy, El Salvador reinforces its commitment to fully integrate into the global market, ensuring a future of greater prosperity for its population.
