Emily Mendrala, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs: “The United States enjoys a strong relationship with President Castro and her team. We partner with the Castro administration, with Honduran civil society and with the private sector to support the people of Honduras as they strengthen democratic institutions, generate inclusive economic opportunities and create a brighter future for themselves and their families. On April 25, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina met in Washington for a U.S.-Honduras Strategic Dialogue. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed this dialogue during her meeting in Tegucigalpa with President Xiomara Castro on January 27 following the president’s inauguration. Our April 25 dialogue is the first in a planned series of meetings between our governments focused on advancing joint priorities. These priorities include spurring economic recovery…”