Brazil’s President Lula to Attend BRICS Summit Virtually
Brasília, Brazil – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil will not attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in person due to medical advice. The summit is scheduled for October 22-23. Instead, President Lula will participate via video link, as he is temporarily restricted from long-haul flights.
The Brazilian President’s office stated, “President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on medical advice, will not travel to the BRICS Summit in Kazan, due to a temporary ban on long-haul air travel.” Despite this, he will maintain a normal work schedule in Brasília at the Planalto Palace.
In his absence, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will lead the Brazilian delegation at the summit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, “Minister Mauro Vieira has been appointed to lead the Brazilian delegation that will participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The Minister will travel tonight to participate in the meeting.”
BRICS, originally formed as BRIC, includes Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. The group recently expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will also attend the summit, marking his second visit to Russia this year.
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BRICS -: BRICS is a group of five countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. They work together on economic and political issues.
Lula -: Lula is the nickname for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is the President of Brazil. He is a leader who has been elected to help run the country.
Kazan -: Kazan is a city in Russia. It is known for its rich history and is a place where important meetings like the BRICS Summit can happen.
Video link -: Joining via video link means using the internet to attend a meeting from far away. It’s like a video call where you can see and talk to people without being there in person.
Foreign Minister -: A Foreign Minister is a person in the government who handles a country’s relationships with other countries. In this case, Mauro Vieira is Brazil’s Foreign Minister.
Long-haul flights -: Long-haul flights are airplane trips that take a long time, usually over 6 hours. They can be tiring, especially for someone who is not feeling well.
