Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed Honduran president-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem on Sunday, January 18, expressing confidence that under Asfura’s leadership, Honduras will once again be a close friend and ally of Israel. Asfura—of Palestinian Christian descent—also met President Isaac Herzog and is slated to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the countries look to strengthen ties after a period of cooler relations.
Jerusalem officials highlighted potential cooperation in agriculture, technology, and economic development, suggesting a broader reset that aligns values and interests. The visit continues Israel’s outreach across Latin America and comes as several countries in the region reassess their Middle East policies.
Beyond symbolism, both sides appear intent on practical steps that could include trade missions and development projects—signs that diplomatic warmth may translate into near-term opportunities for people-to-people and government-to-government collaboration.
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