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'''Honduras-Italy relations''' are the set of international relations created through the ratification and signation of bilateral treaties, meetings and also through the establishment of institutions between Honduras and Italy.
'''Honduras-Italy relations''' are the set of international relations created through the ratification and signing of bilateral treaties, meetings and also through the establishment of institutions between Honduras and Italy.


== Country comparison ==
== Country comparison ==
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Italy and Honduras are part of the [[Italo-Latin America Conference]] and of the Italo-Latin American Institute. The institute is the executor of numerous development projects, supported and funded by the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy)|Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] and by the [[European Union]]. The sectors financed for development are: security and justice, social policies, institutional strengthening, technical-scientific training, support for small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives in particular for women, sustainable agricultural development projects, enhancement and protection of cultural heritage, humanitarian demining.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Istituto Italo Latino Americano |url=https://www.esteri.it/it/politica-estera-e-cooperazione-allo-sviluppo/aree_geografiche/americhe/default/ |access-date=24 May 2022 |language=it}}</ref>
Italy and Honduras are part of the [[Italo-Latin America Conference]] and of the Italo-Latin American Institute. The institute is the executor of numerous development projects, supported and funded by the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy)|Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] and by the [[European Union]]. The sectors financed for development are: security and justice, social policies, institutional strengthening, technical-scientific training, support for small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives in particular for women, sustainable agricultural development projects, enhancement and protection of cultural heritage, humanitarian demining.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Istituto Italo Latino Americano |url=https://www.esteri.it/it/politica-estera-e-cooperazione-allo-sviluppo/aree_geografiche/americhe/default/ |access-date=24 May 2022 |language=it}}</ref>


Two minor agreements were signed in October 2006 between the countries: one provided for the financing of 15 million euros for the furnishing of the "Maria" pediatric hospital while the second provided for bilateral cooperation for the fight against organized crime.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Overview (HONDURAS) - aggiornato al 15/10/2013 - infoMercatiEsteri - www.infomercatiesteri.it |url=https://www.infomercatiesteri.it/overview.php?id_paesi=47 |access-date=2022-05-24 |website=www.infomercatiesteri.it |language=it}}</ref>
Two minor agreements were signed in October 2006 between the countries: one for the financing of 15 million euros for the furnishing of the "Maria" pediatric hospital while the second provided for bilateral cooperation for the fight against organized crime.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Overview (HONDURAS) - aggiornato al 15/10/2013 - infoMercatiEsteri - www.infomercatiesteri.it |url=https://www.infomercatiesteri.it/overview.php?id_paesi=47 |access-date=2022-05-24 |website=www.infomercatiesteri.it |language=it}}</ref>


On 29 August 2012 the Joint Declaration G-16 was signed. Through this document, the Italian Government is committed to the ongoing political process and upcoming elections, public safety, respect for human rights, economic and social growth, fiscal policy, public spending and transparency in the public administration.<ref name=":1" />
On 29 August 2012 the Joint Declaration G-16 was signed. Through this document, the Italian Government is committed to the ongoing political process and upcoming elections, public safety, respect for human rights, economic and social growth, fiscal policy, public spending and transparency in the public administration.<ref name=":1" />
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=== Economic relations ===
=== Economic relations ===
There are many large Italian companies in Honduras, the main ones being [[Acea (company)|ACEA]], [[Astaldi|ASTALDI]] and COLACEM. The latter operates in Honduras through the Eurocantera and Goldlake.<ref name=":1" />
There are several large Italian companies in Honduras, the main ones being [[Acea (company)|ACEA]], [[Astaldi|ASTALDI]] and COLACEM. The latter operates in Honduras through the Eurocantera and Goldlake.<ref name=":1" />


In June 2012, the [[EU-Central America Association Agreement]] was signed in Tegucigalpa, during the summit between the Heads of State of the [[Central American Integration System|SICA]] member countries. The agreement provides for the strengthening of trade relations between Europe and Honduras and allows Italy to facilitate the import of its products from the agri-food and high-tech sectors.<ref name=":1" /> Honduras is currently Italy's second largest trading partner.
In June 2012, the [[EU-Central America Association Agreement]] was signed in Tegucigalpa, during the summit between the Heads of State of the [[Central American Integration System|SICA]] member countries. The agreement provides for the strengthening of trade relations between Europe and Honduras and allows Italy to facilitate the import of its products from the agri-food and high-tech sectors.<ref name=":1" /> Honduras is currently Italy's second largest trading partner.

Revision as of 19:52, 25 May 2022

Honduras-Italy relations are the set of international relations created through the ratification and signing of bilateral treaties, meetings and also through the establishment of institutions between Honduras and Italy.

Country comparison

Common name Honduras Italy
Official name Republic of Honduras Italian Republic
Flag
Area 112,090 km2 (43,278 sq mi) 301,230 km2 (116,310 sq mi)[1]
Population 10,221,256[2] 60,281,331[3]
Population density 79.05/km2 [4] 205/km2 [3]
Capital Tegucigalpa Rome
Largest city Tegucigalpa Rome
Government Presidential republic Parliamentary democratic republic
Established 20 January 1982 2 June 1946
First leader Roberto Suazo Córdova Enrico De Nicola
Current President Xiomara Castro Sergio Mattarella
Current Prime Minister - Mario Draghi
Official language Spanish Italian
Currency Honduran lempira Euro
GDP $23.66 billion ($2,389 per capita) (2020) [5][6] $1.888 trillion ($31,714.22 per capita) (2020) [7][8]
Human Development Index 0.634 [9] 0.892 [10]
Gini coefficient 48.9 (2018) [11] 35.20 (2018) [12]

Bilateral relations

Political and diplomatic relations

The embassy of Honduras in Italy is located in Rome[13], whereas the Italian Embassy in Tegucigalpa closed in December 2014[14]. The functions of Italian Ambassador in Honduras fall upon the Italian Ambassador in Guatemala Mainardo Bernardelli.[15]

Italy and Honduras are part of the Italo-Latin America Conference and of the Italo-Latin American Institute. The institute is the executor of numerous development projects, supported and funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the European Union. The sectors financed for development are: security and justice, social policies, institutional strengthening, technical-scientific training, support for small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives in particular for women, sustainable agricultural development projects, enhancement and protection of cultural heritage, humanitarian demining.[16]

Two minor agreements were signed in October 2006 between the countries: one for the financing of 15 million euros for the furnishing of the "Maria" pediatric hospital while the second provided for bilateral cooperation for the fight against organized crime.[17]

On 29 August 2012 the Joint Declaration G-16 was signed. Through this document, the Italian Government is committed to the ongoing political process and upcoming elections, public safety, respect for human rights, economic and social growth, fiscal policy, public spending and transparency in the public administration.[17]

On 24 May 2021 a meeting took place at the Farnesina Palace between Deputy Minister Marina Sereni and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Honduras Lisandro Rosales Banegas. The main topics of this meeting were the fight against climate change, paying attention to the damage caused by hurricanes Eta and Iota, and the fight against Covid-19, highlighting the fact that Italy has joined the international mechanisms for access to the vaccine, through the announcement of 300 million euros for the Covax Facility by President Draghi during the Global Health Summit.[18]

Economic relations

There are several large Italian companies in Honduras, the main ones being ACEA, ASTALDI and COLACEM. The latter operates in Honduras through the Eurocantera and Goldlake.[17]

In June 2012, the EU-Central America Association Agreement was signed in Tegucigalpa, during the summit between the Heads of State of the SICA member countries. The agreement provides for the strengthening of trade relations between Europe and Honduras and allows Italy to facilitate the import of its products from the agri-food and high-tech sectors.[17] Honduras is currently Italy's second largest trading partner.

References

  1. ^ "Europe: countries by area". Statista. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  2. ^ "Piramide della Popolazione Mondiale dal 1950 al 2100". PopulationPyramid.net (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  3. ^ a b "Italy Population 2022 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs)". worldpopulationreview.com. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  4. ^ "Honduras - Popolazione". popolazione.population.city. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  5. ^ "GDP (current US$) - Honduras | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  6. ^ "GDP per capita (current US$) - Honduras | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  7. ^ "GDP (current US$) | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  8. ^ "GDP per capita (current US$) | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  9. ^ "| Human Development Reports". hdr.undp.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  10. ^ "| Human Development Reports". hdr.undp.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  11. ^ "Gini index - Honduras | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  12. ^ "Gini index - Italy | Data". data.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  13. ^ "Embajada de Honduras en Italia". Embajada de Honduras en Italia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  14. ^ "La rete consolare". Official website of the Italian Embassy in Guatemala (in Italian).
  15. ^ "Ambasciata Italiana a Città del Guatemala | Guatemala". www.ambasciata.net (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  16. ^ "Istituto Italo Latino Americano" (in Italian). Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  17. ^ a b c d "Overview (HONDURAS) - aggiornato al 15/10/2013 - infoMercatiEsteri - www.infomercatiesteri.it". www.infomercatiesteri.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  18. ^ "Nota Farnesina – Sereni incontra Ministro degli Esteri dell'Honduras Rosales Banegas". Official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in Italian). 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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