China is willing to begin talks on a free trade agreement with Honduras "as soon as possible", President Xi Jinping said on Monday, during the first visit by the Central American country's president since forming diplomatic ties in March.

The nation will actively promote Honduran products to enter the Chinese market, Xi was quoted as saying by broadcaster CCTV. He made the comment during Xiomara Castro's six-day official visit to the nation.

Xi said China will unswervingly develop the friendly relations between the two nations and firmly support Honduras' economic and social development.

He also emphasised that both sides should deepen political mutual trust, and uphold the "One-China" principle.

"One-China principle is the primary premise and political foundation for the establishment of loyal diplomatic relations and the development of bilateral relations," Xi said. (Reuters)