Nicaragua declared on March 26 that it plans to construct a radiation medicine center, mainly for cancer treatment, backed by Russian support.
 
Vice President Rosario Murillo informed TV station Canal 4 that a Nicaraguan Health Ministry delegation signed the deal with representatives of the Russian state-owned company Rosatom in the Russian city of Sochi. 
 
She added that the Nuclear Medicine Center, the new facility, will mainly work on diagnosis and treatment of cancer and training health professionals.
 
Murillo also mentioned that this project signifies a further strengthening of scientific cooperation between Nicaragua and Russia. 

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A growing relationship between both countries 

Following the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue outside Moscow, Nicaragua announced that March 24 was a day of mourning in solidarity with the Russian people.

"The president and the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of the Republic of Nicaragua have decided to declare March 24, 2024, a day of national mourning in solidarity, as well as in rejection and condemnation of the heinous terrorist attack that claimed the lives of our brothers from Russia," a statement signed by President Daniel Ortega revealed. 

Earlier this month, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega praised the voting results in Russian presidential elections as a "contribution to global stability."