This is the first embassy in Southeast Asia, a testament to El Salvador's recognition of Vietnam's leadership role and the potential to further strengthen strong links in the fields of economy and cooperation.

Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco's visit and the opening of the Embassy of El Salvador in Vietnam will contribute to taking the two countries’ relations into a new period.

During the Bitcoin 2021 conference held in Miami, President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador will aim to become the first country to adopt bitcoin as a legal tender.