Events
Senators took part in a PACE Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy meeting
The event was held in a videoconference format.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russian observers have not found violations in the parliamentary elections in Venezuela
The senator headed the Federation Council delegation to observe the election process in Venezuela.
Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Konstantin Kosachev’s telephone conversation with IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong
Preparations for the Global Conference on Interreligious and Interethnic Dialogue were discussed.
Valentina Matviyenko: The CIS Interparliamentary Assembly was held during this difficult period
The Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member Nations held a plenary meeting in St Petersburg.
Valentina Matviyenko: Russia‒Tajikistan Inter-Parliamentary Commission is an efficient mechanism for developing bilateral cooperation instruments
Federation Council Speaker addressed the Commission on Cooperation between the Federation Council and the National Assembly of Tajikistan’s Parliament (Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli).
Konstantin Kosachev: Provisions of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe remain relevant
The Federation Council held a roundtable discussion The Charter of Paris for a New Europe: An anniversary of frustrated hopes.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russia is open for cooperation with countries on the African continent
The Senator spoke during the 2nd Russian-African Public Forum.
Iliyas Umakhanov: It is important for the Federation Council to further improve the efficiency of state regional policy
The Federation Council Deputy Speaker sent welcoming remarks to the participants of the ninth International Forum “Russia in the 21st century: Global challenges and development prospects.”
Valentina Matviyenko: Cooperation within BRICS is a perfect example of solidarity, mutual assistance and constructive dialogue
The Federation Council Speaker’s remarks at the 6th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Konstantin Kosachev: Russia is ready to make every effort to maintain the role and place of the UN in the modern world
The senator led a roundtable on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
Valentina Matviyenko: We are for a stronger Council of Europe as a vital mechanism of European cooperation
The Federation Council Speaker met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Valentina Matviyenko: Russian-Cuban relations are progressing
The Federation Council Speaker meets with Vice President of the Cuban Council of Ministers.
Iliyas Umakhanov: Inter-parliamentary contacts will contribute to expanding Russian-Chinese partnership into new areas
The Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council met with Wang Chen, First Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People's Congress.
Andrei Klimov: There have been signs of outside interference in Russia’s internal affairs during preparations for the single voting day
Andrei Klimov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Commission on Protecting State Sovereignty and Preventing Interference in the Domestic Affairs of the Russian Federation, gave a media statement.
Konstantin Kosachev: Inter-parliamentary contacts with ASEAN countries are an important mechanism for strengthening peace
The senator took part in the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
Iliyas Umakhanov: Inter-parliamentary ties between Russia and Azerbaijan are expanding
The Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council held a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan.
Telephone conversation between Federation Council Speaker and Speaker of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus
The speakers discussed preparations for a forum of the two countries’ regions.
Federation Council sends Russian COVID-19 test kits to Andean Community member states
The humanitarian aid was arranged at the instruction of the Federation Council Speaker.
Ratification of the Protocol to Russian-Venezuelan Intergovernmental Loan Agreement
The adoption of the Federal Law supports Russia’s interests and will contribute to the further development and strengthening of friendly relations and economic cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, Konstantin Kosachyov believes.
Andrei Klimov delivers report of the Ad Hoc Commission on Protecting State Sovereignty and Preventing Interference in the Domestic Affairs of the Russian Federation
The senator focused on foreign attempts to discredit the sovereign process of renewing the Fundamental Law of Russia.