Russia, Nicaragua develop military-technical cooperation

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was on a visit to Nicaragua for participation in the ceremony of opening of the Russian Language Room at the Central American University of Managua, announced the joint military exercises between the countries.

“Russia and Nicaragua are developing military and technical cooperation and are preparing joint military drills,” said Russian Foreign Minister.

"Russia-Nicaragua military cooperation is to strengthen the potential of our army and police in fighting against drug trafficking and organized crime," he said pointing that there are definite intentions to hold joint military exercises. Besides, according to Sergey Lavrov, the two states will deal in sphere of investments, which will come into force after signing the agreement on mutual protection of investments. He added that Russia would continue its humanitarian aid to Nicaragua.