Diplomacy

Honduras was unanimously elected to host the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in 2028, a gathering of leaders from 22 nations that officials say positions the country as a destination for investment and cooperation.

Honduras was elected for the first time as a member of the OAS Board of Governors for 2026–2028, expanding its role in the organization's decision-making processes.

President Nasry Asfura will present Honduras's prolonged drought and irregular rainfall to the UN General Assembly, highlighting humanitarian consequences including water shortages and food insecurity affecting 103 municipalities under red alert.

Cossette López presented her credentials to OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin in Washington, officially assuming her role as Honduras's permanent representative to the Organization of American States.

Honduras's ambassador to the OAS deflected questions from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about judicial independence and political trials, saying the government would respond through diplomatic channels rather than engage directly at the hearing.

The government is conducting a comprehensive review of its relationship with China, examining impacts on productive sectors, trade balance, infrastructure, and cooperation, with Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero noting the president's focus on protecting jobs, exports, and competitiveness.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed that Honduras has made no official contact with Taiwan about restoring diplomatic ties, a denial echoed by Honduras's own foreign ministry, contradicting Taiwan's claim of ongoing dialogue with Honduran political figures.

The Foreign Ministry appointed eight new consuls to represent Honduras in major U.S. cities including Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Tampa, officials say to strengthen services and protection for Hondurans abroad.

Honduras's foreign ministry denied on Tuesday that the government is negotiating to restore diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which were severed in March 2023 when the previous administration switched recognition to China.

President Asfura and Ukrainian President Zelenski signed a joint declaration and intergovernmental commission to expand bilateral trade, attract investment in agriculture and technology, and strengthen food security through fertilizer access and market diversification.

President Nasry Asfura became the first Honduran leader to visit Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenski praised Honduras's shift in diplomatic alignment and support for Ukraine in international forums.