Costa Rica Participated in Peace Plan Anniversary Celebrations in Nicaragua

Foreign Minister Enrique Castillo participated Wednesday in Managua, Nicaragua, in the activities commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Peace Plan, which was signed 25 years ago.

Castillo said that the agreement "opened the paths of hope, but there is still much more to go."

"One cannot forget the role played by President Oscar Arias in the process" and noted that he (Arias) "fully committed himself to the search for peace, like the rest of the rulers of the time. It was undoubtedly a very important support in the battle for peace", said the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega.

Ortega added that Arias was "the pillar" of the efforts to stop the war and confrontations in Central America, and therefore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

"We Centroamericanso feel very well represented" with the award said Ortega who stood by the side of Arias in signing the agreement 25 years ago.

Next month in San José there will be a tribute to the players for their role in the agreement.

The participation of Costa Rica in Nicaragua meant that the two countries put aside their "official" differences for at least the one day.