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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar extended warm Independence Day greetings to El Salvador and its Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco. He expressed confidence that the relationship between both countries would continue to strengthen through ongoing cooperation. India and El Salvador maintain close ties with regular diplomatic consultations and mutual support at international forums. The countries have collaborated on various initiatives including disaster relief, cultural exchanges, and development partnerships through the International Solar Alliance.

Key Points: Jaishankar Greets El Salvador FM Hill Tinoco on Independence Day

  • Jaishankar expressed confidence in strengthening India-El Salvador bilateral relations
  • Both countries held fourth Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi in May 2023
  • El Salvador has consistently supported India at multilateral forums including ISA
  • India provided COVID medicines and disaster relief assistance to El Salvador
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EAM Jaishankar wishes El Salvador on its Independence Day

EAM Jaishankar extends Independence Day wishes to El Salvador, expresses confidence in strengthening bilateral ties and growing India-El Salvador relations.

"Congratulate FM Alexandra Hill Tinoco, the Government and the people of El Salvador on the occasion of their 204th Independence Day. - Dr. S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, September 15

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended Independence Day greetings to El Salvador.

Jaishankar looked forward to further strengthening India-El Salvador ties.

In a post on X, he said, "Congratulate FM Alexandra Hill Tinoco, the Government and the people of El Salvador on the occasion of their 204th Independence Day. Confident that our relationship will continue to strengthen."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1967414076122018177

The Embassy of India in Guatemala is concurrently accredited to El Salvador. El Salvador opened its Embassy with a resident Ambassador in New Delhi in 2008.

El Salvador and India enjoy close and friendly relations. Regular Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between two countries has helped both countries to keep momentum in bilateral relations. The last FOC (fourth) was held in New Delhi on May 1, 2023, in which the Indian side was led by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary(East), and the El Salvadoran side was led by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Adriana Mira.

Both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including health, trade and investment, tourism, aquaculture, energy, transport and aviation. Additionally, areas such as infrastructure, culture, consular relations, and development partnerships were also discussed.

El Salvador has been consistently supporting India at the multilateral stage over the years.

El Salvador is a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and has signed the ISA Framework Agreement on June 26, 2018 and ratified it on November 6, 2019.

India's development cooperation with El Salvador has been robust. Over the years, India has been supportive to El Salvador, during COVID times; India supplied essential medicines and PPE kits. Similarly, earlier, India supplied medicines during the 1998 Hurricane Mitch and in August 2005.

There is a growing awareness of Indian culture in El Salvador. To strengthen the cultural relations, the Mission regularly organises different cultural programmes. As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy, in association with the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador, organised performances by the ICCR-sponsored Kathak troupe led by Ms Soniya Parchure in May 2022 in San Salvador and Santa Ana.

- ANI

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Rohit P
India's medical assistance during COVID and natural disasters shows our commitment to global solidarity. Proud of our diplomatic outreach!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate diplomatic gestures, I hope such engagements translate into concrete economic benefits for India. Trade and investment should be the focus.
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Sarah B
It's impressive how India is building relationships across the globe. The International Solar Alliance membership shows our commitment to sustainable development partnerships.
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Vikram M
More countries should join ISA! Solar energy is the future and India is taking leadership in this space. Good to see El Salvador being part of this initiative.
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Kavya N
Cultural diplomacy through Kathak performances is such a beautiful way to share our heritage. Hope we see more such exchanges with Latin American countries! 🎭

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