El Salvador and Peru are taking steps to strengthen their economic relationship, with an emphasis on expanding trade, investments, and collaborative projects. Business leaders and trade unionists from both countries recently gathered at a business forum organized by the Embassy of Peru in El Salvador, with support from El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, and the Agency for Investments and Exports (Invest).
The forum served as a platform to explore new opportunities for economic cooperation, highlighting the strengths and potential of each country. Both sides discussed how trade agreements and treaties could be leveraged to boost bilateral relations.
Adriana Mira, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for El Salvador, emphasized the importance of these forums in building stronger strategic alliances. “We are excited by the possibilities we are creating together, and we trust that this seminar will allow us to continue building a prosperous future of shared growth,” she said.
Salvadoran officials also highlighted the country’s favorable business environment, citing factors such as security, stability, and a strategic location as key advantages for investors. They also pointed to El Salvador’s human capital and international positioning as strengths that make it an attractive destination for businesses looking to connect with regional and global markets.
Among the investment areas of interest to Peruvian entrepreneurs are light manufacturing, software and technological services, real estate, infrastructure projects, and tourism. There is also strong interest in establishing operational and distribution centers in El Salvador, given its geographic advantages.
In terms of exports, the Association of Exporters of Peru (ADEX) noted significant opportunities for Salvadoran products to enter the Peruvian market. Key areas identified include medicines, footwear, paper, boxes, cardboard, and snacks. For Salvadoran companies already present in Peru, there are opportunities to expand their presence, particularly in sectors like electrical machinery, coffee, tropical fruits, sugar, cereals, and textiles.
Jorge Rosado, the diplomatic representative of Peru in El Salvador, emphasized the positive momentum in bilateral relations. “This type of activity reflects the good moment that Peru and El Salvador are experiencing, the coincidences in trade and investment policy, and our mutual interest in strengthening our bilateral relations,” he said.
The event underscores the growing economic partnership between the two countries and their shared vision for fostering a future of increased trade and investment.
