In September 2023, during his visit to El Salvador, Mr. Paul Stephen, regional director of the Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel Ibero-America (now the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce), known by its acronym CILIB, met with Mr. Jorge Hasbún, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador.
The meeting focused on exploring prospects and opportunities for trade exchange and business collaboration between the two chambers.
Trade relations between Israel and El Salvador
During the meeting, both leaders discussed the importance of strengthening trade relations between Israel and El Salvador and identified key areas where synergies can be generated and mutual growth promoted.
They also shared their views on how to facilitate access to markets and opportunities for companies in their respective countries.
El Salvador is a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), whose General Secretariat is headquartered in San Salvador.
CILIB, a link between companies in Israel and El Salvador
Stephen highlighted CILIB’s role as a link between the business sectors of Israel and El Salvador, and the Chamber’s willingness to collaborate on initiatives that benefit both nations.
For his part, Hasbún expressed his interest in working together to foster a favorable business environment that enables the development of joint projects and the exchange of knowledge.
Next steps in business cooperation
The meeting marks an important step in building stronger relations between CILIB and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador, with the aim of creating a favorable framework for trade exchange and business cooperation.
Both parties were optimistic about the possibilities of this collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to keep working together to drive economic and business development in their respective regions.
The Chamber and El Salvador
See the El Salvador country profile, learn about CILIB’s business matchmaking sessions or find out about membership in the Chamber.
