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Honduras Ibero-American Secretariat leadership

Overview

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, foreign ministers of the 22 Ibero-American member nations agreed that Honduras will assume the Pro Tempore Secretariat for the 2026-2028 period.

As the Pro Tempore Secretariat, Honduras will work with the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) to coordinate ministerial meetings and forums. This designation includes hosting the 2028 Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government. Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero stated the role aims to project the country internationally and foster regional dialogue and cooperation in sectors such as energy, health, infrastructure, and education.

In addition to the leadership transition, ministers approved the inclusion of Angola, India, and Turkey as Associate Observers, along with the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) as a Consultative Observer, to expand the community’s international reach.

Entities

José Manuel Albares · Ibero-American Conference · United Nations · Honduras · Víctor-Ito Bisonó

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Honduras to assume Ibero-American Secretariat Pro Tempore

    Ibero-American ministers met in New York to approve Honduras as the Secretariat Pro Tempore for 2026-2028 and expand the community's international reach by adding new observers from Africa and Asia.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Honduras selected to host 2028 Ibero-American Summit

    Honduras will host the 2028 Ibero-American Summit after being selected for the Pro Tempore Secretariat for 2026-2028.

Sources

centroamerica360.com · contextohn.com · csuca.org · elproselitista.hn · eveeno.com · hch.tv · hondudiario.com · laregion.es · lavozdelprm.org · pagina24.com.mx