El Salvador and Turkey Strengthen Strategic Partnership Following Bukele’s 2022 Visit.

El Salvador has taken another significant step toward strengthening its strategic partnership with the Republic of Turkey. In a high-level diplomatic meeting, Salvadoran officials—led by a follow-up delegation—met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to review progress on agreements established during President Nayib Bukele’s 2022 visit to Turkey.

During the meeting, Turkey reaffirmed its support for El Salvador, emphasizing the continued goodwill between both nations. El Salvador, in turn, reiterated its firm commitment to building a bilateral relationship that transcends traditional diplomacy, moving toward a modern, robust, and long-term strategic alliance.

«This meeting reflects not only political alignment but the shared will of our peoples to advance together on global challenges,» a government representative stated.

The encounter was marked by mutual respect and warmth, highlighting the growing closeness between El Salvador and Turkey and a shared interest in expanding areas of cooperation, from trade and technology to global policy coordination.

El Salvador emphasized its determination to promote an ambitious bilateral agenda, with a forward-looking vision that supports the country’s new role on the international stage.

«We continue working to open new opportunities that benefit both nations directly,» the representative added.

This renewed engagement positions both countries to explore broader alliances in global forums, while reinforcing El Salvador’s presence and voice in international affairs.