Israel and Honduras have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding technological cooperation between the two countries, marking another step in the growing relationship between Jerusalem and Tegucigalpa.

The agreement, signed last week, promotes Israeli technology initiatives and broadens cooperation in areas including agriculture, water management, health education and security.

Israel’s Ambassador to Honduras, Nadav Goren, described the government agreement as “another milestone” in the relationship between the two nations.

Honduran Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero said the Memorandum of Understanding reinforced more than 70 years of diplomatic ties and friendship between Israel and Honduras.

Israel has long provided Honduras with defense equipment, cybersecurity expertise and support in fields such as agriculture, water innovation, healthcare and technology.

Honduras recognized Israel shortly after the Jewish state was established in 1948 and has maintained support for Israel at the United Nations over the decades. In 2021, Honduras relocated its embassy to Jerusalem, following the United States and Guatemala.

Earlier this year, Honduran President Nasry Asfura visited Jerusalem and said he hoped for a “new era” in relations with Israel, following tensions during the previous left-wing administration over the war in Gaza.