In a strategic move to position the country as a competitive hub for the global knowledge economy, El Salvador’s newly elected leadership of the National Association of Private Enterprise held a private meeting with President Nayib Bukele. The high-level dialogue focused on a shared vision to accelerate economic growth by prioritizing tech education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and bilingualism to capture the growing U.S. nearshoring market.
During the meeting, the business federation’s new executive committee for the 2026–2028 period, led by President José Luis Saca, Vice President Mario Salaverría, and Treasurer Jorge Arriaza, formally recognized the government’s recent achievements. The corporate leaders highlighted significant milestones in national security, international positioning, and an improved investment climate that have successfully reshaped El Salvador’s global image.
A central pillar of the discussion was the urgent need to rapidly upgrade the country’s human capital. Business leaders emphasized that training the Salvadoran workforce in digital transformation, AI, and English proficiency is critical to meeting the demands of high-value international corporations. President Bukele expressed the Executive branch’s full readiness to support and accompany these private sector initiatives to boost economic expansion.
The private sector reiterated its long-term commitment to expanding domestic operations, driving sustainable development, and generating quality employment. Both parties underscored the value of maintaining an open, constructive channel of communication to ensure economic stability. “We highly value the presidential openness and the importance of preserving spaces for constructive dialogue in favor of national development,” stated José Luis Saca following the meeting.