The dictatorship of Nicaragua and the Russian Federation continue their activities around, as they call, one more year of “friendship” between the two nations. This time the son of the presidential couple Laureano Ortega Murillo was the one who led this event in which he thanked the Vladimir Putin administration for its cooperation and reiterated that “they will strengthen Russia’s presence in Nicaragua.”
“Today we jointly celebrate this 78th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. The friendship, the brotherhood between Nicaragua and Russia is unbreakable and we reiterate our firm commitment to continue working hand in hand with the Russian Federation in projects that benefit the Nicaraguan people, that unite more the Russian people with the Nicaraguan people and that strengthen the presence of Russia in Nicaragua and Central America,” said the sanctioned son of Ortega who serves as presidential adviser for investment, trade and international cooperation.
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Ortega Murillo assured that the regime will continue to provide “accompaniment to the fight that the Russian Federation is waging for the life of its people and the sovereignty of its country. And finally, I want to reiterate our deepest gratitude, brother, fellow ambassador Khokholikov, for all the assistance programs, cooperation that the Russian Federation has been developing in Nicaragua and that have directly benefited thousands of Nicaraguan families,” he said.
On behalf of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Alexander Khokholikov and other officials were present. Also attended by the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Chen Xi and other diplomats of his accredited allies in Nicaragua.
“I am especially pleased to thank the Nicaraguan government, Commander Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo for their unconditional support for our country, their solidarity and brotherhood in this complicated period of transformation of the current world towards a new, fairer and more equitable multipolar order. . Despite the difficult world situation, the strategic nature of relations with Nicaragua have manifested itself with more fullness and relevance,” said Khokholikov.
Russia is an old ally of Nicaragua that during the first Sandinista regime (1979-1990) provided Soviet weapons to the Nicaraguan Armed Forces. This celebration between both allies was established by the Sandinista dictatorship on December 12 as Friendship Day in commemoration of the day that diplomatic relations were reestablished.
The Russian ambassador also highlighted that “the dynamic and progressive development of our bilateral cooperation has been increasing this year. I would like to highlight the intense political dialogue, especially the contacts at the highest level.” He affirmed that Ortega and Putin have maintained telephone calls and communication regarding both diplomatic and military exchanges.
Nicaragua is one of the few countries, along with Venezuela and the small island states of Nauru and Tuvalu, that have joined Russia in recognizing the independence of the breakaway Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and that has received senior Russian officials since Moscow invaded Ukraine.
