This article covers political relations between India and Honduras, the visits and meetings of ministers and officials, the bilateral agreements listed in the brief, and trade between the two countries. It is based on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) bilateral brief of April 2026. The brief's trade section is short, so it is included here rather than in a separate article.

Political relations

According to the MEA brief of April 2026, India and Honduras enjoy cordial and friendly relations. The brief states that Honduras has consistently supported India at the multilateral stage over the years, and that it has given written support to India's candidature for the non-permanent seat at the UNSC.

India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, visited Honduras from 1-3 May 2022. During the visit she called on the President of Honduras, H.E. Ms. Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, and met the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Honduras, H.E. Mr. Antonio Garcia. With the Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Ms. Laura Suazo, she laid the foundation stone for the US $ 26.5 million Jamastran Valley Irrigation project, funded by the Government of India through a Line of Credit.

Foreign Minister Enrique Reina visited India and met External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on 4 August 2023. He also participated in the 9th CII India-LAC Conclave. At the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave, held in New Delhi in March 2025, Honduras was represented by Mr. Tony Garcia, Vice Minister for Consular and Migratory Affairs (in charge of trade and commerce).

Change of government in Honduras

President Mr Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah was sworn in in January 2026. The brief describes the transition as reflecting a shift toward a more conservative and pro-business governance model. According to the brief, early signals from the government indicate a focus on economic revival, strengthening institutional control, and recalibrating foreign policy priorities in line with its domestic agenda.

Visits from India

The brief lists these high-level visits from India to Honduras:

  • February 2005: Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, visited Honduras.
  • April 2015: Shri R. Swaminathan, Special Secretary (AMS & CPV), led the Indian delegation to Honduras for the first Foreign Office Consultations.
  • May 2018: Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, visited Honduras on 10-13 May.
  • May 2022: Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, visited Honduras from 1-3 May 2022.
  • May 2026: Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, visited Honduras on 10-11 May 2026, the first high-level visit from India following the formation of the new Government in Honduras in January 2026.

Bilateral agreements

The brief lists the following bilateral agreements and MoUs:

  • Agreement for extending a Line of Credit worth US$ 30 million between the Government of Honduras and the EXIM Bank of India, for the purchase of communication equipment, medical equipment, transportation equipment and aircraft ground support equipment, signed in August 2006.
  • MoU for setting up an IT Center in Tegucigalpa, signed in January 2008.
  • Agreement on waiver of visas for diplomatic and official passports, June 2008.
  • MoU on Foreign Office Consultations, signed during the second India-SICA Foreign Ministers' meeting in Delhi in June 2008.
  • MoU for execution of QIPs, signed in November 2024.
  • MoU for Supply & Installation of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Manufacturing Projects, signed in October 2025.

Trade

The brief states that India's exports to Honduras have gradually increased over the years. It names the top products exported to Honduras as pharmaceuticals; textiles, especially cotton yarn and fibres; chemicals; engineering products; automobiles, including two and three wheelers and motor vehicles/cars; auto components and parts; iron and steel; industrial machinery and parts; and electrical machinery and equipment.

The brief's trade table, in million US$ for years running April to March, gives these figures:

  • 2020-2021: imports from Honduras 12.56, exports to Honduras 163.38, total trade 175.94
  • 2021-2022: imports from Honduras 21.12, exports to Honduras 317.90, total trade 339.02
  • 2022-2023: imports from Honduras 15.42, exports to Honduras 273.35, total trade 288.77
  • 2023-2024: imports from Honduras 30.61, exports to Honduras 265.93, total trade 296.54
  • 2024-2025: imports from Honduras 35.31, exports to Honduras 274.47, total trade 309.78
  • April 2025-Feb 2026: imports from Honduras 79.15, exports to Honduras 212.98, total trade 292.13

The brief does not list the products India imports from Honduras, or give investment figures.