Russia praises bilateral cooperation with Brazil; Putin invites Bolsonaro to visit Moscow

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – During a ceremony to officially hand over credentials to ambassadors, Putin assured that he will pursue the path of strengthening relations in the areas of trade, energy, science and others, reports TASS Russian news agency.

The Russian president extended his invitation to his Brazilian counterpart to visit Moscow. “We will be happy to see the President of Brazil in Russia,” he said.

Putin also reiterated that the two nations will work together within the framework of the BRICS forum – economic and trade association between Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa – as well as in the G20.

In addition, considering that Brazil will be granted non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council next year, Putin invited Brazil to cooperate “more intensively” on the “urgent issues of the global agenda.”