El Salvador is set to open its second embassy on the African continent by 2025, with plans to establish a diplomatic mission in Egypt. This move is in line with President Nayib Bukele’s objective to broaden the country’s diplomatic relations and foster cooperation for development projects.

The announcement was made by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira, who explained that Egypt has already granted approval for the embassy, and the country is now proceeding with the necessary administrative steps. «By 2025, we will be opening our embassy in Egypt, and we are now focused on the administrative process,» Mira said.

Currently, El Salvador only has one embassy in Africa, located in Morocco, which was also established under President Bukele’s administration. In addition, three Salvadoran embassies have been opened in the Middle East this year— in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait.

Mira highlighted the importance of the Middle East as an economically significant region for El Salvador, citing a partnership with the region that has resulted in significant investments, such as financing for a water treatment plant on the Acehualte River. This project, crucial for El Salvador’s infrastructure, is being developed in collaboration with the Executive Hydroelectric Commission (CEL).