Cuba: El Salvador and Cuba have enjoyed a close relationship since the 1970s, when El Salvador was one of the few countries that supported the Cuban Revolution. The two countries have continued to maintain close ties, with Cuba providing assistance to El Salvador in the areas of education, health, and disaster relief.
Mexico: Mexico is El Salvador's largest trading partner and a major source of foreign investment. The two countries have a close economic relationship, and Mexican companies have played an important role in the development of El Salvador's economy. Mexico also provides significant assistance to El Salvador in the areas of education and security.
United States: The United States is a major donor of foreign assistance to El Salvador and a key partner in efforts to promote democracy and economic development. The United States also provides significant security assistance to El Salvador, and the two countries have a close relationship in the areas of law enforcement and counterterrorism.
Other allies: El Salvador also maintains close relationships with a number of other countries, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. These countries provide economic, technical, and security assistance to El Salvador, and they are also important markets for Salvadoran exports.