Russia Committed to 'Building Multilateral World', Nicaraguan Journo Assures
16:51 21.04.2023 (Updated: 10:48 03.08.2023)
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Nicaragua tour is clear proof that Moscow is committed to a multipolar world, Nicaraguan journalist, and Director General of Radio La Primerísima, William Grigsby, said in an interview with Sputnik.
According to Grigsby, the Russian top diplomat's visit to Managua is an indication of Moscow's respect and interest in Latin American countries that Moscow treats equally.
"Russia is demonstrating that its purpose is to build a multilateral world and build peace based on respect. I think the ultimate demonstration of that respect with which Russia treats countries is that it visits a country like Nicaragua. We are a very small country, we have no global geopolitical relevance, and yet he visits us and treats us as equals and invites us and calls on us to build a multipolar world together," he emphasized.
Among the issues Lavrov and President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua discussed during their meeting on April 19 was the economic cooperation aspect, an area which they are going to discuss further during the St. Petersburg International Forum, scheduled for this coming June.
In this regard, Grigsby pointed out that as trade ties with Moscow become closer, Nicaragua will be able to cut back its reliance on Western countries economically.
"Russia is going to provide us with wheat, buses, and there is a drug manufacturing laboratory in Nicaragua. We are also very interested in entering the Russian market to be able to export our products and reduce dependence on the markets of Western countries," he revealed.
According to Grigsby, Daniel Ortega's government is focused precisely on multipolarity, promoted by such countries as Russia and China. However, he warned that this process would take some time.
"Breaking this sort of dependence doesn't happen overnight, there is a process of building commercial and political relations based on trust, mutual respect and benefit," he maintained.
Within the framework of Lavrov's visit, the Nicaraguan president declared that Russia is fighting for peace in Ukraine, while confronting "an orchestra of international terrorists" led by the United States.
As for the policy of EU sanctions, Ortega emphasized that despite the economic blockade, Russia continues to develop.
Grigsby noted that President Ortega speaks from his own experience in battling these sorts of sanctions, since Nicaragua was also targeted by similar blockades from the United States.
"We suffered those same reprisals. The Yankees, the Europeans, the whole imperial position that prevails in Western capitalist powers are accustomed to dominating and commanding subordinates, and not having relations based on equality or extra respect," he stressed.
Following his visit to Nicaragua, the Russian top diplomat went to Cuba, which is the last destination of his Latin American tour that also included Brazil, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
