Honduras Mission in Geneva Begins AI Governance Dialogue with AIFOD

Event report Introductory meeting held in Geneva on 1 June 2026. Published 23 October 2026.

Representatives from the Permanent Mission of Honduras to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations in Geneva met with the AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD), which publishes this site, in June 2026 to initiate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. Held at the mission's Avenue de France offices, the session focused on regional participation in international digital policy and expanding Latin American representation.

Discussions centred on integrating Central American perspectives into multilateral technology agendas. The dialogue addressed themes of digital inclusion, sustainable development, and fair access to emerging technologies, identifying Honduras as a key partner in elevating regional voices within Geneva-based diplomatic channels.

Preparations for the August summit

AIFOD, led in the meeting by co-founder and board director Tianze Zhang, outlined plans to invite the incoming Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Honduras to deliver a keynote address at the AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026, held in August at the Palais des Nations. As the ambassador had yet to take office formally at the time, mission officials received the preliminary proposal positively, noting that formal diplomatic stances will follow once the new envoy assumes duties.

The exchange forms part of a wider effort by AIFOD to build durable links with Latin American diplomatic corps in Switzerland. Beyond summit participation, the forum aims to engage regional institutions across its operational programmes, which include its Independent Review Board, corporate donation initiative, and the FAIR framework for artificial intelligence certification.