Honduras officially inaugurated its embassy in New Delhi, marking a significant step forward in diplomatic and economic relations between India and Honduras. The move is expected to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, development, and cultural exchange, while also strengthening India's engagement with Central America.
Key Points:
- Honduras' Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina García and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar jointly inaugurated the embassy in New Delhi.
- The embassy is expected to promote trade, investment, cultural ties, and people-to-people engagement between the two nations.
- India and Honduras currently have bilateral trade worth approximately USD 310 million, with growth potential in renewable energy, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing.
- India has extended humanitarian aid to Honduras and is helping install an early warning system for disaster management.
- The move aligns with India’s broader strategy to deepen ties with Latin America and the Caribbean through diplomatic outreach and development cooperation.
About Honduras
Honduras is a country located in Central America, known for its diverse landscapes, ancient Mayan heritage, and growing role in regional economics and diplomacy. It shares borders with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, and has coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, making it strategically significant for trade and connectivity.
Capital: Tegucigalpa
Currency: Honduran Lempira
Population: 1.06 crores (2023) World Bank
President: Xiomara Castro ( It doesn't have Prime Minister as it has presidential form of Government)
Continent: North America
Official language: Spanish