Gen. Kelly visits Honduras, meets with top leaders

Photo By Michael Wimbish | Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez (right front) speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly,commander of the U.S. Southern Command (left front), during a meeting at the Honduran Presidential Palace. Kelly, seated next to U.S. Ambassador to Honduras Lisa Kubiske, met with the Honduran president and the nation's National Security Council to discuss security cooperation and counter narcotics efforts. (Photo courtesy of Casa Presidencial de Honduras)  

HONDURAS

06.02.2014

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U.S. Southern Command

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), arrived today in Honduras.

During his visit, he will meet with members of the Honduran military high command and civil society groups. He and U.S. Ambassador to Honduras Lisa Kubiske will also meet with President Juan Orlando Hernandez and members of the Honduran National Security Council on June 2.

As SOUTHCOM commander, Kelly oversees activities carried out by the U.S. military with defense and security institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

As part of the U.S. Government's comprehensive assistance to Honduras, SOUTHCOM cooperates in combating transnational threats, organized crime and drug trafficking; offers humanitarian assistance projects and training; responds to natural disasters and provides training and assistance to mitigate their effects; and participates in bilateral and multinational exercises with the Honduran military.

Kelly last visited Honduras in February.

• Date Taken: 06.02.2014
• Date Posted: 06.02.2014 16:10
• Story ID: 131843
• Location: HN