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In Summer 2003 Honduras sent around 370 soldiers to Iraq as part of the ] coalition of countries that were engaging in ] in this country. Immediately after 21 April 2004 these troops were withdrawn by President ] in the wake of a similar decision by ] prime minister ]. Honduras joining the coalition was largely an attempt to improve foreign relations with the United States over the issue of the ] of many thousands of Hondurans to the US. The money these illegal immigrants send back to their families in Honduras is a crucial factor in the Honduran economy, while any political strategy to help these illegal immigrants is a guaranteed vote winner. In Summer 2003 Honduras sent around 370 soldiers to Iraq as part of the ] coalition of countries that were engaging in ] in this country. Immediately after 21 April 2004 these troops were withdrawn by President ] in the wake of a similar decision by ] prime minister ]. Honduras joining the coalition was largely an attempt to improve foreign relations with the United States over the issue of the ] of many thousands of Hondurans to the US. The money these illegal immigrants send back to their families in Honduras is a crucial factor in the Honduran economy, while any political strategy to help these illegal immigrants is a guaranteed vote winner.

===Israel and Palestine===
In July 2011, President ] announced that Honduras would recognise the State of Palestine and support its admission to the ] in September.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Peña, Billy|title=Honduras Breaks Tradition, Will Recognize Palestine|url=http://hondurasweekly.com/honduras-breaks-tradition,-will-recognize-palestine-201107313908/|date=30 July 2011|newspaper=Honduras Weekly|accessdate=2011-08-01}}</ref> This broke with the traditional policy of Honduras, which was to encourage a settlement reached through negotiations.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff writers|title=Apoyo de Honduras a Palestina rompe tradición de política exterior|url=http://www.latribuna.hn/2011/07/29/apoyo-de-honduras-a-palestina-rompe-tradicion-de-politica-exterior/|date=29 July 2011|newspaper=La Tribuna|accessdate=2011-08-01}}</ref> After the decision was publicised, Israel ] its ambassador to Honduras and made a formal ] with the Honduran embassy in ].<ref>{{Cite news|author=Keinon, Herb|title=J'lem tells envoy to Honduras to remain at home|url=http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=232563|date=8 August 2011|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post|accessdate=2011-08-01}}</ref> In response, Lobo defended his intention "from a moral point of view".<ref name="lobo">{{Cite web|author=Government of Honduras|title=Presidente Lobo Sosa pide de nuevo a empresarios tocarse el corazón|url=http://www.presidenceducameroun.com/news/?lang=en&mode=newsdetails&id=1285|publisher=Office of the President|language=Spanish|date=2 August 2011|accessdate=2011-03-10}}</ref> Palestinian Foreign Minister ] claimed that official recognition would be announced by the Honduran Foreign Ministry on 20 August following the summit of the ] (SICA) on 18 August.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Levy, Elior|title=PA: Wave of recognition ahead|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4105098,00.html|date=6 August 2011|newspaper=Ynet News|publisher=Yedioth Internet|accessdate=2011-08-01}}</ref> According to Lobo, the organisation was expected to adopt a co-ordinated position on the issue,<ref name="lobo"/> but El Salvador, the nation presiding over the summit, refused to include the matter on the official agenda, insisting that discussion should retain a regional focus.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Medzini, Ronen|title=Central America 'battles' over PA's UN bid|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4112571,00.html|date=22 August 2011|newspaper=Ynet News|accessdate=2011-08-27}}</ref> Despite this, Honduras and El Salvador both officially recognised the Palestinian state on 26 August.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Government of El Salvador|publisher=Ministry of Exterior Relations|url=http://www.rree.gob.sv/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1587:el-salvador-reconoce-a-palestina-como-estado-libre-soberano-e-independiente|title=El Salvador reconoce a Palestina como Estado libre, soberano e independiente|date=25 August 2011|accessdate=2011-08-26|language=Spanish}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Peña, Billy|title=Honduras Communiqué Recognizing Palestine|url=http://hondurasweekly.com/honduras-communiqu%C3%A9-recognizing-palestine-201108264055/|date=26 August 2011|newspaper=Honduras Weekly|accessdate=2011-08-27}}</ref>


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Honduras is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), the Central American Integration System (SICA), and the Central American Security Commission (CASQ). During 1995-96, Honduras, a founding member of the United Nations, for the first time served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Honduras is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).

Central American relations

President Flores consulted frequently with the other Central American presidents on issues of mutual interest. He continued his predecessor's strong emphasis on Central American cooperation and integration, which resulted in an agreement easing border controls and tariffs among Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Honduras also joined its six Central American neighbors at the 1994 Summit of the Americas in signing the Alliance for Sustainable Development, known as the Conjunta Centroamerica-USA, or CONCAUSA, to promote sustainable economic development in the region. Honduras held the 6-month SICA presidency during the second half of 1998.

At the 17th Central American Summit in 1995, hosted by Honduras in the northern city of San Pedro Sula, the region's six countries (excluding Belize) signed treaties creating confidence- and security-building measures and combating the smuggling of stolen automobiles in the isthmus. In subsequent summits (held every 6 months), Honduras has continued to work with the other Central American countries on issues of common concern.

Relations by country

El Salvador

In 1969, El Salvador and Honduras fought the brief "Football War" over disputed border areas and friction resulting from the 300,000 Salvadorans who had emigrated to Honduras in search of land and employment. The catalyst was nationalistic feelings aroused by a series of soccer matches between the two countries. The two countries formally signed a peace treaty on October 30, 1980, which put the border dispute before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In September 1992, the court awarded most of the disputed territory to Honduras. In January 1998, Honduras and El Salvador signed a border demarcation treaty that will implement the terms of the ICJ decree. The treaty awaits legal ratification in both countries. Honduras and El Salvador maintain normal diplomatic and trade relations.

Guatemala

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Nicaragua

Honduras and Nicaragua had tense relations throughout 2000 and early 2001 due to a boundary dispute off the Atlantic coast. Nicaragua imposed a 35% tariff against Honduras due to the dispute, and the matter is currently awaiting a decision from the ICJ.

Russia

Main article: Honduras–Russia relations

Diplomatic relations between the USSR and Honduras started on 30 September 1990. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Honduras recognized Russia as the USSR's successor on January 3, 1992. In 1993 in both countries ambassadors accredited in combination - Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Ambassador of Nicaragua, and of Honduras in France. In 1995, Honorary Consulate of Russia was built in Honduras and was appointed a major entrepreneur Fredy Antonio Nasser Selman. It supports inter-parliamentary ties. In 1988 and 1991 in Moscow, the delegation visited the National Congress of Honduras. In 1989 he traveled to Honduras. In late September 1996 a visit to the country the delegation of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russian Federation headed by Moscow Gordumy VM Platonov. To date, the Russian-Honduran context, has achieved some progress. It is a political dialogue on pressing international issues, Central American contacts at the United Nations.

Republic of China

Honduras maintains official relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) instead of the People's Republic of China (China).

United States

Main article: Honduras-United States relations

In Costa Rica in May 1997, former President Carlos Roberto Reina met with former US President Bill Clinton, his Central American counterparts, and the President of the Dominican Republic to reaffirm support for strengthening democracy, good governance, and promoting prosperity through economic integration, free trade, and investment. The leaders also expressed their commitment to the continued development of just and equitable societies and responsible environmental policies as an integral element of sustainable development.

In Summer 2003 Honduras sent around 370 soldiers to Iraq as part of the U.S. coalition of countries that were engaging in war in this country. Immediately after 21 April 2004 these troops were withdrawn by President Ricardo Maduro in the wake of a similar decision by Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Honduras joining the coalition was largely an attempt to improve foreign relations with the United States over the issue of the illegal immigration of many thousands of Hondurans to the US. The money these illegal immigrants send back to their families in Honduras is a crucial factor in the Honduran economy, while any political strategy to help these illegal immigrants is a guaranteed vote winner.

Israel and Palestine

In July 2011, President Lobo announced that Honduras would recognise the State of Palestine and support its admission to the General Assembly in September. This broke with the traditional policy of Honduras, which was to encourage a settlement reached through negotiations. After the decision was publicised, Israel withheld its ambassador to Honduras and made a formal protest with the Honduran embassy in Tel Aviv. In response, Lobo defended his intention "from a moral point of view". Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki claimed that official recognition would be announced by the Honduran Foreign Ministry on 20 August following the summit of the Central American Integration System (SICA) on 18 August. According to Lobo, the organisation was expected to adopt a co-ordinated position on the issue, but El Salvador, the nation presiding over the summit, refused to include the matter on the official agenda, insisting that discussion should retain a regional focus. Despite this, Honduras and El Salvador both officially recognised the Palestinian state on 26 August.

Illicit drugs

Honduras is a transshipment point for drugs and narcotics; illicit producer of cannabis, cultivated on small plots and used principally for local consumption; corruption is a major problem.

Parts of this article are based on text from the CIA World Factbook.

See also

Honduras Foreign relations of Honduras
Americas Coat of arms of Honduras
Asia
Europe
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  1. Peña, Billy (30 July 2011). "Honduras Breaks Tradition, Will Recognize Palestine". Honduras Weekly. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  2. Staff writers (29 July 2011). "Apoyo de Honduras a Palestina rompe tradición de política exterior". La Tribuna. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  3. Keinon, Herb (8 August 2011). "J'lem tells envoy to Honduras to remain at home". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  4. ^ Government of Honduras (2 August 2011). "Presidente Lobo Sosa pide de nuevo a empresarios tocarse el corazón" (in Spanish). Office of the President. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
  5. Levy, Elior (6 August 2011). "PA: Wave of recognition ahead". Ynet News. Yedioth Internet. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  6. Medzini, Ronen (22 August 2011). "Central America 'battles' over PA's UN bid". Ynet News. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
  7. Government of El Salvador (25 August 2011). "El Salvador reconoce a Palestina como Estado libre, soberano e independiente" (in Spanish). Ministry of Exterior Relations. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
  8. Peña, Billy (26 August 2011). "Honduras Communiqué Recognizing Palestine". Honduras Weekly. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
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