The United States has extended its congratulations to Nasry Asfura, the President-Elect of Honduras, following confirmation of his electoral victory by the country’s National Electoral Council. In a statement, U.S. officials expressed anticipation for collaboration with Asfura’s incoming administration on several key issues.
"We look forward to working with his incoming administration to advance our bilateral and regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen the economic ties between our two countries," the statement read.
The United States also called on all parties in Honduras to respect the confirmed election results. "The United States urges all parties to respect the confirmed results so that Honduran authorities may swiftly ensure a peaceful transition of authority to President-Elect Nasry Asfura," according to the statement.
No further details about upcoming meetings or specific policy initiatives were provided in the announcement.
