The cooperation focused on rural development, health care and supporting local government.

[4] In 2008, the Finnish government revoked a 1.95 million euro aid package meant for Nicaragua in protest of what it alleged was a lack of transparency in Nicaragua's national budget and its municipal elections.

[5] In February 2012, Finland made decision to stop development aid to Nicaragua.

However, the visit has shown that Finland is not only giving money - it is also interested in what is happening here.

"[8] The Finnish President also made a speech to the National Assembly of Nicaragua on 31 May 2004.