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.

The senator focused on foreign attempts to discredit the sovereign process of renewing the Fundamental Law of Russia.

The humanitarian aid was prepared on instructions from the Speaker of the Federation Council following an appeal by the PARLACEN President.

The Federation Council Speaker had a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Libya.

Colleagues,

I wish you all the best on the occasion of International Day of Parliamentarism!

The senator announced attempts of outside interference in Russian internal affairs leading up to the national vote on amendments to the Constitution.

The heads of the Russian and French parliaments’ upper houses presented a joint report titled Russia-France: For a Trust-Based Agenda.

The upper house of the Russian Parliament called on foreign parliaments to join efforts in the search for joint answers to the challenges and threats humankind is facing.

The PACE Commission on Political Affairs and Democracy meeting took place via videoconference

The Federation Council has once again called for fully comprehending the invaluable achievement of human civilisation – Victory in the Second World War.

The Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs commented on a statement by President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the occasion of Victory Day.

The memory of the heroic deed of those who fought for the destinies of future generations is still in our hearts, noted Speaker of the Federation Council.

The parties discussed bilateral relations

The Speaker of the Federation Council addressed the opening of a joint meeting of the organising committees on the preparation of the 7^th Forum of Belarusian and Russian Regions in Minsk.

The Federation Council Speaker met with the Speaker of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus

Russian MPs are ready to provide all possible support in resolving the Palestinian problem, the senator believes.

The senator took part in a regional conference of Russian compatriots from the Asia-Pacific region

Participants in the meeting discussed the harmonisation of both countries’ legislation and legislative support for trade and economic cooperation.

The Federation Council Speaker conveyed a verbal message from the President of the Russian Federation to the President of the Republic of Namibia

Russian senators are taking part in the work of the 19^th winter session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Vienna.