Twenty three years after its civil war was brought to an end, El Salvador can pride itself on having forged peace and democracy by opting for political change through the ballot box. Along with Costa Rica, El Salvador has become the most stable, functioning democracy in Central America.

In the last fifteen years the foreign policy of El Salvador has shifted from a previous emphasis on ideological ties to the creation of transnational relationships which share the ideals of peace and democracy. In fact the foreign policy of the country is aimed at strengthening cooperation with all nations, promoting peace, security and sustainable development, upholding human rights, respecting sovereignty, the right to self-determination and non-interference in the affairs of nations, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter.