Valentina Matvienko emphasised that Russia’s participation is a sign of respect for Brazil and an indication of its willingness to develop relations with Brazil, including in BRICS.
Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko headed the Russian delegation at the inauguration ceremony for President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva.
She emphasised that Russia’s participation is a sign of respect for Brazil and an indication of its willingness to develop further relations with friendly Brazil and its people.
Valentina Matvienko noted that the ceremony was attended by over a hundred delegations, including 20 heads of state. She said the event made it possible to hold bilateral meetings and discuss a broad range of issues, including the economic and financial situation in the world.
“The year of 2023 began with an informal, powerful summit in Brazil, a BRICS country. This is a sign of respect for Brazil as one of the world’s influential states with great potential for economic development and a desire to enhance its role in international processes and global life,” she said.
Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev was a member of the Russian Federation delegation.