The EU and Central America have maintained close relations for decades, dating back to the support European countries
gave to peace efforts and Central American democracies in the 1980s.

The Association Agreement between the EU and Central America provides the legal basis to further develop and expand the bi-regional relationship. Following the completion, this year, of the ratification procedures, this relationship now receives a new impetus with the full entry into force of the agreement on 1 May 2024, with its the three pillars covering political dialogue, cooperation and trade.