Honduras Opens Embassy in New Delhi to Strengthen Ties with India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Honduras officially inaugurated its embassy in New Delhi on May 16, 2025. |
| Key Figures | Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Honduran counterpart Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia. |
| Objective | Strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, development, technology, and climate resilience. |
| Trade (2022-23) | Bilateral trade stood at $288.77 million. |
| Major Indian Exports | Pharmaceuticals, Textiles and Cotton Yarn, Automobiles (2 & 3 wheelers), Chemicals, Industrial Machinery. |
| Indian Companies | Bajaj, TVS, Hero, Mahindra. TVS expanding into Guatemala. Bajaj auto-rickshaws common in rural Honduras. |
| Development Projects | India-UNDP Fund for climate-resilient sanitation projects. IT Centre at UNAH (2008), trained over 20,000 students. Jamastran Valley Irrigation Project for sustainable agriculture. |
| Humanitarian Aid | 26 tonnes of aid after Tropical Storm SARA (2024). COVID-19 medicine and vaccine supply. Post-disaster medical assistance in 1998 and 2005. |
| Strategic Importance | Honduras is a member of CELAC. Offers access to Central American market and nearshore services to North America. |