The governments of Guatemala and Honduras inaugurated this Thursday (20.05.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX) the housing modules and complementary works in the Integrated Border Posts of Corinto, El Florido and Agua Caliente, with the aim of deepening the customs union between both countries to facilitate trade, reported the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA).
The project includes the construction of 22 rooms at the border crossing of Maroon, 17 in El Floridaoy 16 in Hot WaterThe modules have furnished kitchen, dining and rest room areas and will house more than 100 customs, immigration, agriculture, health, internal taxes and border police officials from Guatemala and Honduras. The equipment will improve personal and working conditions. It will also provide greater security and immediate responses to circumstances and situations that require the support of the work teams that carry out their functions at the Integrated Border Posts.
The technical and administrative body of the Central American economic integration process clarified that the investment in the construction of modern housing modules is $3,859,665.1 Of which USD 1,301,057.18 were invested in the Corinto post, USD 1,360,733.79 in El Florido and USD 1,197,874.13 in Agua Caliente. The investment comes from the Structural Investment Fund of the Customs Union, administered by SIECA, which contributes to the sustainable development of the States Parties, in order to achieve the best use of the benefits of economic integration, he said.
About, Juan José Vides, Executive Director of the Honduran Customs Administration, He said: “This momentous event shows us that every day we are taking the right steps in the process of Deep Integration between Guatemala and Honduras, once again confirming our commitment to continue working and promoting initiatives that strengthen trade facilitation and economic growth.”
"The modernization of the Integrated Border Posts is further proof that the process of deep integration is a living process and is in constant evolution. Proof of this is that Corinto has become the main Border Post for Trade Operations between Guatemala and Honduras," he added. Secretary General of SIECA, Melvin Redondo.
In that line, the Minister of Economy of Guatemala, Roberto Antonio Malouf, He stressed: “With this modernization, the governments of Guatemala and Honduras are setting an example of a team integration model, demonstrating that if we work together we can move forward faster; our consolidation will contribute to the reactivation of the economy of all countries in the region.”
The complementary infrastructure works at the three Integrated Border Posts include the remodeling of document verification booths, electronic signage, lighting, improvements to the facilities and the necessary and essential equipment for the development of the activities and operations of the officials of the different institutions.
The Acting Superintendent of Customs Guatemala, Juan José Arriaza, He added: “We are sure that this is the beginning of many projects that will be carried out between Honduras and Guatemala, achieving great successes with the help of the authorities and all those who are part of this project.”
Meanwhile, Undersecretary of Economic Integration and Foreign Trade of the Secretariat of Economic Development of Honduras, David Alvarado, He added: “Day by day we are innovating, growing and giving our best effort to demonstrate that the work carried out by the authorities is worthwhile and that in this way we will continue innovating to give the best to our users.”
Thus, “the modernization of the Integrated Border Posts will facilitate trade between both countries, impacting the competitiveness of Central American companies and reducing trade costs, benefiting the regional public and private sectors,” the statement said.
The event took place at the Corinto Integrated Border Post in Omoa, a municipality in the Department of Cortés, a very important jurisdiction in Honduras.
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