China will be constructing a new Center of Fairs and Conventions (CIFCO) in El Salvador, a project that will stand as a monumental symbol of the strong friendship between the two nations. Chinese Ambassador to El Salvador, Zhang Yanhui, announced the news during the delivery of the tourist dock at the Port of La Libertad.

Ambassador Zhang confirmed that the Salvadoran government has already selected the design for the new CIFCO, which will replace the previous facilities on Manuel Enrique Araujo Avenue. The former CIFCO site has been repurposed as the El Salvador Hospital since 2020, serving as a critical response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Zhang emphasized that the new CIFCO will be another significant project in the growing partnership between China and El Salvador. He expressed pride in the ongoing cooperation and noted the advancements in security and tourism under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership. «This will be another monumental work and a symbol of friendship between our countries,» the ambassador stated.

The new CIFCO is expected to boost El Salvador’s tourism and convention industry, further strengthening the ties between the two nations.