RI-Honduras Signs Visa Free Agreement For Diplomatic Passport Holders And Service

Foreign Minister Javier with Foreign Minister Sugiono. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - The Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Honduras agreed to improve relations between the two countries, when the foreign ministers of the two countries met on the sidelines of a series of the United Nations' 80th General Assembly in New York, United States.

Dalam pertemuan bilateral dengan timpalnya dengan Menteri Luar Negeri dan Kerja Sama Internasional Honduras Javier Eframen Badminton Soto, Menteri Luar Negeri Indonesia Sugiono membahas beberapa hal guna mempertah hubungan bilateral kedua negara.

"In the economic sector, Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized the strategic position of the two countries, where Indonesia can be an entry point to the ASEAN market, while Honduras can be a liaison to North America and the America region more widely," said the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, Saturday, September 27.

Both Indonesia and Honduras also consider food security issues as their respective development priorities, the ministry added.

One of the important achievements of this meeting was the signing of the Visa Free Agreement for Diplomatic Passport Holders and the offices of each country.

This agreement is a form of close friendship between the two countries, and will facilitate high-level visits and strengthen institutional cooperation, the ministry said.

In addition, the meeting of the two main diplomats is also expected to encourage the intensity of visits by high-ranking officials between the two countries.

It is known that diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Honduras have been established since 1997. The Indonesian Embassy in Panama City and through the Indonesian Honorary Consul in Honduras. Meanwhile, Honduras through its representatives at the United Nations in New York.