El Salvador's Key International Allies

El Salvador maintains close ties with:

• China: Diplomatic relations since 2018; economic/technical aid, trade agreements.
• Cuba: Close since 1970s; cooperation in education, health, disaster relief.
• Mexico: Largest trading partner, major investor; education/security assistance.
• United States: Major aid donor; democracy, development, security, law enforcement cooperation.
• Others: Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan – economic, technical, security aid.