MOSCOW, April 5. /TASS/. Russia considers Honduras an important partner in the Central America and aims to further strengthen bilateral relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a ceremony of accepting credentials from 17 new foreign ambassadors.

"Honduras is an important partner of Russia in the Central America. We will continue to develop political dialogue, expand trade and economic ties, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges," Putin said.

"We have supported the initiative of the Honduran side to conclude an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual recognition of higher education diplomas, which will undoubtedly stimulate educational exchanges," the Russian head of state added.