US DFC CEO Discusses Investment Opportunities in Honduras with President

U.S. Seeks to Enhance Economic Ties with Honduras Amid Strategic Investment Discussions

In a recent visit to Tegucigalpa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Ben Black engaged with Honduran President Nasry Asfura to explore potential investment opportunities. The meeting was part of a broader interagency initiative led by Caleb Orr, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, aimed at strengthening economic and security ties within the Western Hemisphere.

"It was great to meet with President Asfura and his government in Tegucigalpa to hear about their reforms and opportunities for engagement. President Trump is committed to promoting shared prosperity and security in the Western Hemisphere. Now is the right time for U.S. investments in Honduras across priority sectors, including energy and critical infrastructure, especially ports and port modernization. DFC investments can help transform the Honduran economy and create opportunities for U.S. and Honduran businesses," said DFC CEO Ben Black.

The discussions emphasized the importance of DFC-supported investments in sectors such as energy and crucial infrastructure, with a focus on ports and their modernization. Such initiatives are seen as pivotal for fostering economic growth in Honduras and reinforcing bilateral business opportunities.

Concluding their mission, CEO Black and Assistant Secretary Orr addressed local media, highlighting the visit's significant outcomes and envisioning a strengthened U.S.-Honduras commercial relationship.

"We're really taking a bottom-up approach and finding long-term partners to invest that will last long beyond any of our time in office. We want to make sure that 10, 20, 50 years from now, there is growing trade, investment, and business between the United States and Honduras. I’m excited about the progress we made on our trip and look forward to furthering our engagement with the Honduran government and private sector in the weeks and months ahead," said CEO Black.

The Role of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) acts as the international investment facet of the U.S. Government, playing a crucial role in American economic diplomacy. By mobilizing private capital, the DFC advances U.S. foreign policy and economic development, yielding significant returns for American taxpayers, fostering economic growth for allies, and securing supply chains.