The two nations maintain a close dialogue on Central American regional integration, democratic security, good governance, the rule of law, as well as development aid, among other issues.

[4] It was the first time that two governments, without breaking diplomatic relations with the Junta of El Salvador, formally recognized the existence of a legitimate opposition force that must participate in any solution to the crisis.

In 2012, France commemorated the 20th anniversary of the signing of the peace accords in Paris and was attended by Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martínez.

[6] In October 2016, Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martínez paid a second visit to France where he signed an agreement between both nations to facilitate the financing operations of Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD), in El Salvador.

[6] Bilateral cooperation between both nations are mainly dedicated to the promotion of the French language, cultural exchanges and university training in El Salvador.