PRESS RELEASE

June 3 marks the 20 th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Russia and the Republic of El Salvador. In this regard the foreign ministers of both countries exchanged congratulatory messages.

S.V. Lavrov pointed out that Moscow and Salvador approached this date, having a positive experience of fruitful cooperation in various fields. In recent years through joint efforts we managed to achieve significant intensification of bilateral political dialogue and strengthening of contractual basis, to lay the foundation for expansion of contacts between business circles of Russia and Salvador. It was also emphasized the atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding, that traditionally distinguishes bilateral cooperation.

It was focused in the message of U.R. Martines that the Salvador side highly appreciates the dynamism that characterizes today's relationships between two countries. At the same time it was noted a high level of understanding achieved in the course of contacts of foreign ministries of two countries, progress in increasing cooperation in the legal, trade and economic fields. The government of Salvador has also confirmed the willingness for further expansion of political and economic relations and cooperation between two regions.

The parties also expressed interest in further strengthening of cooperation to ensure peace and security in the Central American region...

4 June 2012