Through the new diplomatic headquarters in Beijing, the Salvadoran government aims to deepen relations with the Asian giant.
The opening of the Salvadoran government's embassy in China will help to further strengthen the relationship of friendship, trade and cooperation between the two nations, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador.
Authorities in the Asian country reported that their intention is to sign a free trade agreement with El Salvador, while the government of Sánchez Cerén intends to sign a partial scope agreement.
Authorities in the People's Republic of China reported that as announced several weeks ago, El Salvador and the Asian country had already held their first working session in which they began to define the trade and cooperation relationship between the two nations.
Following the departure of US diplomatic staff from Nicaragua at the worst moment of the socio-political crisis, the US government has now announced that it has authorized the return of the embassy staff and their families to Managua.
The crisis in which Nicaragua has been immersed since last April has negatively affected the country in multiple ways, including the irregularity with which the US diplomatic corps works.This was evident when, in mid-May, the US Embassy reported that it would not be processing routine applications for nonimmigrant visas, and that due to unstable security conditions, it would reduce the hours of service provided to the public.See "Nicaragua: US suspends visa issuance"
The Sánchez Cerén administration is preparing to negotiate the signing of trade agreements with the Asian country, but without actively involving the private sector.
After the sudden and accelerated rupture of relations with the Republic of Taiwan and the announcement of the new relations with China, the Salvadoran government is organizing the signing of the first commercial agreements with the Asian giant, and for this the first official mission is preparing to travel next week.
Entrepreneurs in El Salvador are demanding that the government provide more details on how and what was negotiated in the process of establishing diplomatic relations with China.
The private sector is questioning the abrupt and accelerated manner in which the process of breaking off relations with the Republic of Taiwan and the announcement of new relations with China took place.
Following the path chosen by its neighbors Panama and Costa Rica, the Salvadoran government has announced the opening of diplomatic relations with China and a rupture with Taiwan.
Reactions to the announcement by President Salvador Sánchez Cerén did not take long.The US government expressed its opposition, stating that the decision will bring negative consequences for El Salvador, while opposition politicians accused the government of wanting to ease the way for China to be granted the concession to operate the port of La Unión.
The attendance of the president of the rebellious Chinese island to the inauguration of President Ortega and visits to the countries of northern Central America could have profound geopolitical significance.
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It is not only the importance of Taiwan for Central Americans in terms of trade and financial assistance to governments in the area.The visit of President Tsai Ing-wen could be related to the turmoil of the global political status quo that will surely arise with the new US government
The Foreign Ministry has announced that it has given approval for the establishment of the office, whose opening is scheduled for October.
Two years after El Salvador set up an embassy in Russia, the authorities in this country are preparing to open an office in San Salvador, for which they "... already have a person to lead it."
Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez told Elmundo.com.sv "...
The convulsions in Venezuela should not be seen as merely a political issue, but also from the point of view of the economic insecurity it creates in the region.
The effects of the crisis in Venezuela are not only reflected in the economy but spread quickly to the rest of the continent, particularly in countries with the most trade and economic ties.
The objective is to promote, expand and diversify economic, trade, investment and tourism links between the two nations.
From a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in El Salvador:
The Foreign Minister, Jaime Miranda Flamenco, officially opened on October 31 a Commercial Office in El Salvador Sao Paulo, Brazil, in order to promote, expand and diversify economic, trade, investment and tourism links between this nation and the South American country.
The country is aiming to strengthen links with the region, support integration and increase economic, scientific and technological cooperation.
From a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama:
Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin, and the Secretary General of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Hugo Martinez, signed as part of the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, an agreement which formalizes Colombia's admission as an observer of this regional organization.
The diplomatic mission will be concurrently accredited to Central America, and the announced purpose is the narrowing of trade and diplomatic relations with the region.
A statement on Guatemala.gob.gt reads:
The secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco, Youssef Amrani, announced that for the first time this country will establish an embassy in Guatemala, due to the geographical and strategic position that is our nation.
In order to exploit the opportunities offered by the Chinese market, the Salvadoran government is studying a way to do it without affecting relations with Taiwan.
A study of relations with People's Republic of China, conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador concluded that for this year, 2013, the country could open a commercial office in the Asian nation.
Now the countries have fully reestablished diplomatic relations between them.
These were ended on 1961, and resumed on June 2009.
“Both chancellors expect to sign a framework agreement to foster trade”, reported Laprensagrafica.com.
Hugo Martínez, Salvadoran state minister, commented that “Cuba will be important in a program for those injured in the Salvadoran Wars, which ended in 1992 with peace agreements sponsored by the United Nations”.
The United States agreed to cooperate and fund social projects, migratory topics and security.
In a press conference, presidents Mauricio Funes and Barack Obama announced a new era of cooperation between both countries.
“United States wants to be an egalitarian partner for El Salvador. We want to support our common interests with mutual respect’, stated Obama after meeting with Funes”, reported Laprensagrafica.com.