Honduras too Host World Coffee Summit in 2025, Reviews Trade Agreement with U.S.
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LONDON (March 28) — Honduras is set to host the International Coffee Council (CIC) summit in San Pedro Sula in late September 2025, while also seeking revisions to its free trade agreement with the United States, according to honduras’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Eduardo Enrique Reina.
Honduras to Host world coffee Summit
Reina, speaking in London, confirmed Honduras’s commitment to hosting the 140th International Coffee Council (CIC) summit. This marks the first time the country will host the event.
According to Prensa Latina,Honduras welcomed the confirmation from the International Coffee Association (ICO) to hold its world Coffee Summit 2025 in the Central American nation.
Call for Strengthening Multilateral Trade
Reina emphasized the need to reinforce the multilateral system to maintain high levels of coffee trade. He acknowledged the challenges facing global trade, including the aftermath of the pandemic, logistical crises, and international conflicts.
He stated, It is time to make decisions, to reinforce the multilateral system and make decisions that allow the flow of coffee trade to remain at high levels.
Free trade Agreement Review
the Honduran Foreign Secretary also expressed concerns about the potential impact of trade disputes and tariffs on the Honduran economy, particularly the coffee industry. He advocated for open dialog between nations to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
reina suggested that the Free Trade Agreement with the United States warrants review,especially concerning products like white corn. In the case of Honduras, it could also give an opportunity, as for us the free Trade agreement signed with the United States already merits after a long time some reviews in vital products for Honduras, such as the white corn that is traditionally produced,
he said.
He stressed the importance of pragmatism and mutual interest to avoid trade wars and tariff increases, which could negatively impact prices and economies.
International Confidence
Reina believes that international confidence relies on established norms, systems, and treaties. The importance lies in seeking a mechanism that allows a respect for these international agreements, because if we do not generate a space in which there is distrust,
he noted.
U.S. Relations
Reina characterized Honduras’s relationship with the U.S. administration as positive, particularly on migration issues. he highlighted the continuation of the Extradition Treaty with the United States until the end of january 2026.
He also mentioned the ‘Brother, returns home’ program, designed to ensure the safe and dignified return of Hondurans affected by U.S. immigration policies. Additionally, he noted Honduras’s offer to serve as a humanitarian bridge for venezuelan civilians traveling from the United States.
Reina expressed concern that the extradition treaty could be manipulated for political purposes, emphasizing its importance for prosecuting crimes, particularly drug trafficking. He noted that approximately 56 individuals have been extradited, primarily on drug-related charges.
U.S. Ambassador Departure
The departure of the United states ambassador to Tegucigalpa, Laura Dogu, in April was also noted.The Foreign Secretary expressed hope that a new ambassador would be appointed soon to continue the historical relationship between Honduras and the U.S.,based on mutual respect,collective interest,and non-interference in internal affairs.
Honduras: Hosting the World Coffee Summit and strengthening International Relations
Here’s a Q&A-style article addressing key topics related too Honduras’s recent international activities:
Hosting the World Coffee Summit in 2025
Q: Where will the World Coffee summit 2025 be held?
A: Honduras is set to host the 140th International Coffee Council (CIC) summit in San Pedro Sula in late September 2025. According to Prensa Latina, Honduras welcomed the support from the International Coffee Association (ICO) to hold its World Coffee Summit 2025 in the Central American nation.
Q: Why is hosting the World Coffee Summit significant for Honduras?
A: Hosting this summit is a significant event, marking the first time Honduras will host this prestigious event. This will put Honduras in a good light and should help the Honduran coffee industry.
Trade and International Relations
Q: What is Honduras doing to strengthen its international trade relations?
A: Honduras is actively working to strengthen its international trade relations,especially within the coffee industry. Foreign Secretary Eduardo Enrique Reina has emphasized the need to reinforce the multilateral system to maintain high levels of coffee trade.
Q: Is Honduras reviewing its trade agreements?
A: Yes, Honduras is seeking a review of its Free Trade agreement with the United states. According to Foreign Secretary Reina, the agreement merits a review, particularly concerning products vital to Honduras, such as white corn.
Q: What are Honduras’s concerns regarding international trade?
A: Honduras is concerned about the potential impact of trade disputes and tariffs on its economy, specifically the coffee industry. The country advocates for open dialogue to reach mutually beneficial agreements, stressing the importance of pragmatism and mutual interest to avoid trade wars and tariff increases.
Relations with the United States
Q: How would you describe the present relationship between Honduras and the United States?
A: Honduras’s relationship with the U.S. administration is positive, particularly on migration issues. there is a continued Extradition Treaty with the United States until the end of January 2026.
Q: what measures are in place regarding migration between Honduras and the United States?
A: The “Brother, returns home” program is in place to ensure the safe and dignified return of Hondurans affected by U.S. immigration policies. Honduras has also offered to serve as a humanitarian bridge for Venezuelan civilians traveling from the US.
Q: What are the concerns related to the Extradition Treaty?
A: Foreign Secretary Reina expressed concerns that the extradition treaty could be manipulated for political purposes, emphasizing its importance for prosecuting crimes like drug trafficking. As of March 2025, approximately 56 individuals have been extradited, primarily on drug-related charges.
Q: Is there any leadership change in relations with the United States?
A: Following the departure of the United States Ambassador to Tegucigalpa, Laura Dogu, in April, hopes are high for a new ambassador to continue the past relationship between Honduras and the U.S., based on mutual respect, collective interest, and non-interference in internal affairs.
Key Points in Summary
| Topic | Details |
| —————————- | ——————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| World Coffee Summit 2025 | Hosted in San Pedro Sula, late September 2025 |
| Trade Agreements | Seeking review of Free Trade Agreement with the United States |
| Multilateral Trade | Emphasis on reinforcing the multilateral system for high coffee trade levels |
| U.S. Relations | Positive, especially regarding migration and the Extradition Treaty is in place |
