# Nicaraguan international diplomatic communications

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-international-diplomatic-communications
> Updated: 2026-10-02T14:59:46.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The Nicaraguan government, led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has issued several formal diplomatic communications to various nations.

Initially, Nicaragua sent messages to Mali to congratulate President Assimi Goïta on the 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence, praising the nation’s determination to defend its sovereignty. Additionally, a Nicaraguan delegation observed the Russian State Duma elections, after which Ortega and Murillo congratulated Viacheslav Volodin on the victory of the United Russia party and extended congratulations to President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming support for a “multipolar world”.

Nicaragua has continued this pattern of diplomatic outreach by issuing greetings for various independence anniversaries. This includes messages to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, recognizing Nigeria’s role in Africa and the Global South, as well as communications to Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo of Tuvalu, President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau, and President Badra Gunba of Abkhazia.

More recently, the government extended congratulations to the Republic of Korea, commemorating Gaecheonjeol to mark the founding of the first Korean state, while expressing wishes for peace and prosperity. Nicaragua also sent messages to King Letsie III and the people of Lesotho to recognize the 60th anniversary of Lesotho’s independence, expressing a desire to cultivate friendship and cooperation. Most recently, Ortega and Murillo issued a formal message to Fiji's President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, congratulating the nation on its 56th anniversary of independence and expressing a desire to strengthen cooperation and solidarity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Nicaragua issues diplomatic greetings to Korea and Lesotho

Nicaragua issued official diplomatic greetings to the Republic of Korea for Gaecheonjeol and to the Kingdom of Lesotho to mark its 60th anniversary of independence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-issues-diplomatic-greetings-to-korea-and-lesotho

### 2026-09-29: Nicaragua issues diplomatic greetings for various independence anniversaries

The Nicaraguan government issued formal diplomatic greetings to Nigeria, Tuvalu, Abkhazia, and Palau in celebration of their respective independence anniversaries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-issues-diplomatic-greetings-for-various-independence-anniversaries

### 2026-09-20: Nicaragua issues diplomatic greetings to Mali and Russia

Nicaraguan leaders Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo congratulated Mali on its 66th independence anniversary and sent messages of support to Russian officials following the State Duma elections.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-issues-diplomatic-greetings-to-mali-and-russia

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