The Russian President emphasised that Maduro's participation will be of fundamental importance for the progressive development of relations between Russia and Venezuela
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent an official invitation to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to attend the BRICS+ meeting to be held in the Russian city of Kazan from 23 to 24 October 2024. This information was confirmed by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, emphasising that the invitation was made by the head of Russia, the country chairing BRICS this year.
Putin said that Maduro's personal participation in the meeting would "enrich the upcoming discussion" and help identify promising areas of multilateral cooperation, which would benefit the global majority.
The Russian president also emphasised that Maduro's participation will be fundamental for the progressive development of relations between Russia and Venezuela, as reported by teleSUR, a partner of TV BRICS.
"This will undoubtedly contribute to the progressive development of Russian-Venezuelan relations. I look forward to meeting you in Kazan"
Vladimir Putin Russian President
Earlier, Putin said that BRICS is one of the main elements of the emerging multipolar world order.
Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry
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