As part of efforts to highlight El Salvador’s transformation in recent years, the Embassy in the Netherlands hosted a conversation with the Latin American Table of the Sociëteit de Witt, a prestigious literary society, in The Hague.
The event gathered Dutch government officials, business leaders, members of European organizations, and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in The Hague. During the meeting, Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez delivered a presentation offering a broad perspective on the transformation model driven by the Salvadoran government, emphasizing achievements in security and innovation that have positioned the country as a regional and global reference point.
In his remarks, the ambassador also took the audience through the history and identity of the Salvadoran people, underlining how these elements have shaped the nation. He highlighted El Salvador’s historical contributions to international law and its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue as tools for conflict resolution.
Key initiatives such as the Territorial Control Plan, the development of Urban Centers for Wellbeing and Opportunities (CUBOS), and the Surf City tourist corridor were introduced during the presentation. Attendees expressed strong interest in understanding how El Salvador evolved from being one of the world’s most dangerous countries to the safest in the Western Hemisphere, a reality that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.
For many participants, this event marked their first real engagement with the new reality of El Salvador. By the end of the session, several attendees expressed their intent to visit the country before the year’s end to experience its changes firsthand. Members of the Latin American Table also voiced their enthusiasm for organizing a group visit, eager to explore Salvadoran culture, history, and traditions.
They showed particular excitement about learning more about Salvadoran coffee, sugarcane, gastronomy, museums, and the picturesque towns across the country, aiming to experience the cultural renaissance that El Salvador is now proudly sharing with the world.