Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to the Embassy of Brazil in Moscow

On January 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Moscow, where he left a message in the book of condolences in connection with the death of the legendary footballer Pele, noting his outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of football.

During a meeting with Ambassador of Brazil to Russia Rodrigo Baena Soares, the sides emphasised their mutual determination to ensure continuity in the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership, and confirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, scientific, technological, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The parties noted their interest in increasing foreign policy cooperation at international forums, primarily BRICS, the G20, the UN and its Security Council, and in developing Russia's relations with integration associations in Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).