BELMOPAN, Belize, Aug 24, CMC – Belize Prime Minister John Briceño Monday held discussions with Honduran President Nasry Asfura that focused on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation between the two countries, according to a government statement issued.
“As Belize holds the Presidency of the Central American Integration System (SICA), the meeting also provided an opportunity to strengthen regional dialogue and build consensus to advance the Central American integration process,” the statement noted.
It said that the discussions further addressed cooperation in health and security, including opportunities to recruit medical professionals and expand opportunities for Belizeans to pursue studies and specialised training in Honduras.
“The engagement reflects Belize’s commitment to deepening bilateral and regional cooperation and advancing shared priorities for the benefit of both countries and their peoples,” the statement said.
Briceño Sunday arrived in Honduras at the start of an official visit was greeted on arrival by Pamela Handal Rivera, Subsecretary of State for Foreign Policy, with a red-carpet and military reception.
He is leading a delegation that includes Health and Wellness Minister kevin Bernard, Narda Garcia, the chief executive officer in the Office of the Prime Minister; Julio Sabido and Oscar Arnold, chief executive officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Honduras and Belize maintain friendly, cooperative diplomatic and economic relations, free of major territorial disputes. As neighbouring Caribbean and Central American countries that established diplomattic relations in 1982, they collaborate closely through regional integration bodies, educational and defense exchanges, and shared cultural ties like the Garifuna community.
The two countries have signed a framework for political consultation to streamline joint policies, trade, and regional security
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