Brazil’s President Lula to Attend BRICS Summit Virtually Due to Health Advice
Brasília, Brazil – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil will not be attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan in person, scheduled for October 22-23. Due to medical advice, he is temporarily restricted from long-haul flights. Instead, he will participate via video link.
The 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.” He will maintain a regular work schedule in Brasília at the Planalto Palace.
In his place, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will lead the Brazilian delegation at the summit in Kazan, Russia. 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.”
President Lula will join the session of heads of state of the member countries virtually.
Background on BRICS
The BRICS group, originally BRIC, consists of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and first met in 2006. The first BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. South Africa joined in 2010, making it BRICS. Recently, four new members were added: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, marking his second visit to Russia this year.
Doubts Revealed
BRICS Summit -: The BRICS Summit is a meeting of leaders from five countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. They discuss important global issues and work together to solve them.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the President of Brazil. He is a leader who helps make important decisions for his country.
Kazan -: Kazan is a city in Russia. It is known for its rich history and is hosting the BRICS Summit.
Long-haul flights -: Long-haul flights are airplane trips that take a long time, usually over 6 hours. They can be tiring and sometimes not recommended for people with certain health conditions.
Video link -: Participating via video link means joining a meeting or event through a video call. This allows people to be part of the event without being there in person.
Mauro Vieira -: Mauro Vieira is the Foreign Minister of Brazil. He helps manage Brazil’s relationships with other countries and will represent Brazil at the BRICS Summit.
New BRICS members -: The new members of BRICS are Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. These countries have joined the group to work together on global issues.
Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Indian government and represents India at international meetings like the BRICS Summit.
