RIO DE JANEIRO, June 8. /TASS/. President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega signed an order extending permission for presence of foreign military contingents, including the Russain one, according to the official government journal.

In addition to Russia, Nicaragua will continue allowing presence of "forces, naval and air vessels" of Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador and the US. The permission is valid for the second half of 2022.

The Constitution of Nicaragua allows presence of foreign forces in the country. The corresponding presidential order is being made regularly.