Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's meeting with Honduran Minister of Defense Samuel Reyes Rendon

Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met today with Honduran Minister of Defense Samuel Reyes Rendon. The two leaders met in Peru, on the sidelines of the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas. Their discussion covered a wide range of security issues of mutual concern, to include the threat to stability posed by narco-trafficking, natural disasters and the importance of a holistic approach to the security challenges facing Central America. Secretary Hagel thanked the minister for his support of the strong relationship between our two militaries and for Honduras' contributions to regional security. The secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to our security obligations in Latin America. Both leaders agreed on the need for continued dialogue and cooperation across the region through exercises, exchanges and operations.