The president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, reaffirmed this Friday that Isla Conejo belongs to Honduran territory, after participating in the commemorative acts for the 57th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities between Honduras and El Salvador, in reference to the 1969 armed conflict.
During a press conference, the president maintained that the presence of Honduran authorities on the islet is a response to the exercise of national sovereignty and recalled that he recently led the raising of the Honduras flag in that territory.
Asfura stated that these types of activities are part of an institutional tradition that has been developed over several years and reiterated that the position of the Honduran State regarding Isla Conejo has not changed.
At the same time, he highlighted that Honduras maintains a relationship of friendship and cooperation with El Salvador, despite the historical differences related to this territory.
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“Conejo Island belongs to Honduras”
The ruler was emphatic in pointing out that Isla Conejo is part of Honduran territory, affirming that the presence of national authorities in the place responds to the exercise of the country’s sovereignty.
Likewise, he explained that the recent hoisting of the Honduran flag constitutes an act that has been carried out consistently over the last few years.
Asfura asserted that these actions reflect the historical position of the Honduran State regarding the islet located in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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However, he reiterated that Honduras and El Salvador continue to maintain brotherly relations as Central American countries.
The president assured that the flag raising is part of an act of sovereignty.
During his appearance, the president also addressed other topics of national interest, including the financial situation of the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE).
Asfura once again requested the National Congress to approve the reforms proposed for the state-owned electric company, arguing that the institution is facing a complex economic situation.
As indicated, the financial deterioration of the ENEE represents one of the main challenges for the country’s economic development.
The president maintained that there is no immediate solution to resolve the problem, but insisted that the reforms are necessary to guarantee the sustainability of the company.
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The head of the Executive also referred to the infrastructure projects promoted by his administration.
He explained that three hospitals are still under construction thanks to the financing provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI).
Regarding the other planned hospital centers, he indicated that the Government is working on finding financial mechanisms that will allow the works to be completed and put into operation.
Likewise, he pointed out that response institutions continue to assist families affected by the floods recently recorded in the municipality of Wampusirpi, in Gracias a Dios.
President Nasry Asfura reiterated that Isla Conejo belongs to Honduran territory.
Among the strategic projects, Asfura highlighted the promotion of the interoceanic corridor, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the road connection between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
He also reported that the plan to modernize Henecan and Puerto Cortés is advancing, including the addition of new cranes to streamline port operations and reduce vessel waiting times.
Regarding agricultural matters, he noted that he is in talks with the Secretariats of Finance and Agriculture to address the demands of onion producers and define mechanisms to balance national production with imports.
Finally, when referring to fuel prices, he explained that the increase announced for next week responds to the impact that the conflict in the Middle East continues to generate on the international oil market.
