Honduran President Nasry Asfura held a meeting on Thursday with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, to address the continuation of the relationship between the financial institution and the Honduran government, as well as the definition of a forthcoming economic agreement for the country.
The meeting was confirmed by the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), whose head, Roberto Lagos, accompanied the president during the high-level meeting, in which mechanisms to maintain financial cooperation and establish the terms of a new understanding with the international organization were discussed.
Through its official channels, the BCH reported that Lagos had the honor of accompanying Asfura at the meeting with Georgieva, in which the continuation of ties between Honduras and the IMF was addressed within the framework of talks to define a forthcoming agreement.
The effort represents an important step for the government's economic policy, as the country seeks to maintain the support of the multilateral organization and establish new conditions of cooperation that contribute to macroeconomic stability, financing, and national development.
Although the meeting focused on the continuity of the institutional relationship, authorities did not detail the terms, amounts, or timelines of a potential new financial program.
The rapprochement comes at a time when Honduras is seeking to consolidate its c…
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President Nasry Asfura held a high-level meeting with Kristalina Georgieva to address an upcoming agreement between Honduras and the IMF. (Photo: X / Kristalina Georgieva)
The president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, held a meeting this Thursday with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, to address the continuity of the relationship between the financial institution and the Honduran government, as well as the definition of a next economic agreement for the country.
The meeting was confirmed by the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), whose head, Roberto Lagos, accompanied the president during the high-level meeting, in which the mechanisms to maintain financial cooperation and establish the terms of a new understanding with the international institution were discussed.
Through its official channels, the BCH reported that Lagos had the honor of accompanying Asfura in the meeting with Georgieva, in which the continuity of ties between Honduras and the IMF was addressed within the framework of conversations to define a next agreement.
The effort represents an important step for the government's economic policy, as the country seeks to maintain the backing of the multilateral institution and establish new conditions of cooperation that contribute to macroeconomic stability, financing, and national development.
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, received the Honduran president during his visit to the United States. (Photo: X / Kristalina Georgieva)
Although the meeting focused on the continuity of the institutional relationship, the authorities did not detail the terms, amounts, or timelines of a potential new financial program.
The rapprochement comes at a time when Honduras seeks to consolidate its economic commitments and maintain the support of international organizations, following agreements reached in previous years.
The meeting with Georgieva takes place after the Honduran government reached a technical agreement with the IMF on the sixth and final review of the current financial programs, corresponding to the Extended Fund Facility and the Extended Credit Facility.
The Ministry of Finance previously reported that the technical agreement must be submitted for consideration by the Executive Board of the international institution in December.
Honduras seeks to establish a new economic program with the IMF that allows cooperation to continue over the next three years. (Photo: X / Kristalina Georgieva)
If it receives final approval, Honduras would have access to approximately 120 million dollars, as part of the resources associated with the program that is about to conclude.
The Minister of Finance, Emilio Hernández Hércules, had previously stated that the Asfura administration intends to negotiate a new agreement that could extend over the three remaining years of the current presidential term.
Among the possibilities raised by the official is a precautionary program, which would allow the country to have backing against potential economic difficulties caused by external factors, such as variations in international oil prices and the effects of climate change.
Hércules also noted that the new understanding should include structural reforms that do not depend solely on the Executive Branch, but also involve the National Congress.
The government's intention is to maintain the technical and financial support of the IMF, while establishing economic commitments that allow it to respond to fiscal challenges and strengthen the country's stability.
Nasry Asfura also held talks with Ilan Goldfajn, president of the Inter-American Development Bank, about strategic projects and investment. (Photo: Casa Presidencial)
As part of his international agenda, the Honduran president also held a meeting with Ilan Goldfajn, president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to address Honduras's priorities and strengthen cooperation on strategic projects.
According to information released by the government, the meeting covered investment, financing, and development opportunities, with the aim of promoting initiatives considered priorities for the country.
The rapprochement with the IDB represents another component of the Asfura administration's economic strategy, which seeks to expand cooperation with multilateral organizations and generate conditions to attract resources for development projects.
Although the amounts of potential financing or the specific projects that could receive support were not detailed, the meeting allowed for continued dialogue on Honduras's economic needs and investment opportunities.