El Salvador and Peru took a major step toward deepening bilateral relations as President Nayib Bukele hosted Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori at Casa Presidencial during a four-day official visit. The leaders signed four key agreementsfocused on citizen security, healthcare, tourism, and judicial capacity building. This historic summit lays the groundwork for an expanded strategic partnership, with discussions already underway regarding a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost regional commerce.
Central to the discussions was El Salvador’s transformative security model, which has positioned the nation as the safest in the Western Hemisphere. Fujimori, who toured the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT) prior to the meeting, expressed strong interest in adopting key components of El Salvador’s penal management and crime-fighting strategies. President Bukele reiterated El Salvador’s commitment to sharing its operational expertise, emphasizing that its security approach offers universal tools that partner nations can adapt to their unique national contexts.
Beyond security, the bilateral accords establish direct technical cooperation between the health ministries of both nations and outline plans to boost two-way tourism—an agreement finalized alongside Tourism Minister Morena Valdez. The agenda also includes presidential visits to El Salvador’s DoctorSV telemedicine facilities and the newly modernized Rosales National Hospital, showcasing the country’s recent technological and infrastructure advancements in public health.
Describing El Salvador as a “beacon of hope for Latin America,” President Fujimori commended the administration for restoring peace, safety, and fundamental freedoms to its citizens. President Bukele welcomed the delegation, expressing confidence that the new frameworks will foster long-term economic and social collaboration between both countries. To solidify this growing bond, Fujimori formally invited President Bukele for an official state visit to Peru.