El Salvador is entering a new era, an era that is welcoming to foreign investors and equally as important, an era that is working to improve the quality of life for all its citizens. Today, El Salvador is reaching to fulfill its potential and to take its place in a world that is globally competitive. The country has seen notable progress since the end of the war and the establishment of a free, democratic government. Today, El Salvador is an example of what is possible when the reforms of a political democracy and a free market economy are permitted and encouraged to evolve. The strength and stability of El Salvador are based on the legitimacy of its democracy having provided a springboard for economic development and expanded horizons for all the Salvadorans.

Today, El Salvador is prepared for the new global economy. It has put itself in a place that brings the promise of even stronger democratic values, heightened social consciousness, greater environmental awareness, and a critical understanding of sustainable economic development.