View of the city of Managua, Nicaragua. Archival photo MEXICO CITY, Feb. 4 The change of political course in the countries of Central America should not prevent cooperation with them — the Russian approach is based on the principles of respect, non-interference and mutual benefit, the Russian Ambassador to Nicaragua, Honduras and Salvador Alexander Khokholikov.
"The sub-region is heterogeneous and complex, but this should not be an obstacle to our work. Russia has a unified approach to interaction with foreign partners based on the principles of mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit. We do not politicize our cooperation and do not impose friendship, especially to the detriment of other states, but we offer interested countries joint projects in areas that are relevant to them", Khokholikov said.
According to the ambassador, projects relevant to Central America are these are trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation, interaction in the field of security and emergency response, cultural and humanitarian ties.» As an ambassador accredited to Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador, I intend to work with the three countries «on an equal footing». Nevertheless, Russia has historically developed closer relations with Nicaragua, which over time developed into a strategic partnership, so we pay more attention to this country,» Khokholikov added. .jpg» />Russian Ambassador announced plans to develop military cooperation with Nicaragua