Honduras officially inaugurated its Embassy in New Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening India-Honduras bilateral relations and enhancing India’s outreach to the Latin American and Caribbean region (LAC).
Significance of Move
- Strengthens diplomatic ties and facilitates sectoral cooperation in: Healthcare; Tourism; Agriculture; Innovation
- Reflects India’s growing engagement with LAC nations for trade, technology, and development cooperation.
India–Honduras Relations: Key Highlights
| Area | Details |
| CELAC Membership | Honduras is a member of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), aligning with India on global priorities like sustainable development and equitable growth |
| Humanitarian Aid | India sent 26 tonnes of relief aid to Honduras in November 2024 after Tropical Storm SARA, which caused floods and landslides |
| COVID-19 & Past Aid | India supplied medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic and medical support during natural disasters in 1998 and 2005 |
| Development Cooperation | – India-UNDP Fund: Climate-resilient water & sanitation projects |
- Established IT Centre at UNAH (2008): Trained over 20,000 students
- Funded Jamastran Valley Irrigation Project under Indian Line of Credit for agricultural sustainability |
Strategic Importance for India
- Gateway to Central America: Honduras offers access to the Central American market.
- Sectors with Potential: Pharmaceuticals;IT and BPO services; Education
- Honduras’ geographic position allows Indian IT firms to offer nearshore services to North America, enhancing cost-effective service delivery.
About Honduras
| Feature | Details |
| Capital | Tegucigalpa |
| Region | Central America |
| Borders | Land: Guatemala, El Salvador (West), Nicaragua (South & East)Water: Caribbean Sea (North – Gulf of Honduras), Pacific Ocean (South – Gulf of Fonseca) |
| Climate | Tropical; hot & humid on coasts, cooler in highlands |
| Terrain | Mountainous (75% of land area); interior uplands and narrow coastal plains |
| Highest Peak | Mount Las Minas |
| Major Rivers | Coco River (border with Nicaragua), Patuca, Ulúa |
| Water Bodies | Lake Yojoa (only significant lake), Caratasca Lagoon |
| Natural Resources | Timber, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, antimony, coal, fish, hydropower |