Events
Senators participate in the tenth meeting of the Commission on Cooperation between the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The meeting is held in Kazan on 15–16 October.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russian-Saudi ties continue to develop dynamically
The Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Sergey Ryabukhin: Senators of Russia and Brazil step up cooperation on a wide range of topics
These include culture, education, and healthcare.
Galina Karelova: Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women is underway in Beijing
The Senator read out a message of greetings to guests and participants in the summit from Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko.
Konstantin Kosachev: Our Brazilian colleagues officially expressed support for the creation of a BRICS+ geopolitical group within the IPU
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council met with the Ambassador of Brazil to Russia.
Valentina Matvienko: The meeting of the heads of parliament of the Group of Friends of Neutrality member countries is becoming a sought-after format for legislative dialogue
The Federation Council Speaker addressed the event participants with a video message.
Nikolai Zhuravlev: intensifying dialogue with Laos will open new opportunities for strengthening cooperation between our nations
A meeting with a delegation from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic was held in the Federation Council.
Senators discuss the advisability of Russia’s continued participation in the work of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Representatives of specialised ministries and experts took part in the discussion at the Federation Council.
Valentina Matvienko: The World Majority countries’ stronger call for participation in global governance
Konstantin Kosachev read out the Federation Council Speaker’s greetings to the participants of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit.
Grigory Karasin: Russia calls for strict compliance with the principles of the UN Charter, honestly and without double standards
The Senator commented on the participation of the Russian delegation in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
Iliyas Umakhanov: Russia has historically enjoyed special relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation with Arab countries
The meeting participants agreed to step up cooperation between the League of Arab States and the Russian Committee of Solidarity and Cooperation with the Peoples of Asia and Africa.
Russian senators take part in the 46th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Kuala Lumpur
A dialogue with representatives from the ASEAN 10 on building an inclusive regional architecture for a sustainable future was the key event of the session.
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev met with the Cuban Ambassador to Russia
Russia and Cuba are bound by time-tested friendship, noted Konstantin Kosachev.
Grigory Karasin and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation discuss interparliamentary cooperation prospects as a meaningful tool for enhancing bilateral ties
During their talks, they also touched upon issues of trade and economic, cultural, humanitarian and international collaboration between both countries.
Airat Gibatdinov and Natalia Kuvshinova take part in parliamentary committee meetings during 11th IPU World Conference of Young Parliamentarians
The Inter-Parliamentary Union event titled “Uniting Generations for Gender Equality” took place in Lima, Peru, on 11–13 September.
Nikolai Zhuravlev: Parliamentary cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan reinforces bonds between our nations
Federation Council Deputy Speaker took part in celebrations marking the 34th anniversary of the republic’s state independence.
Vladimir Yakushev meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man
On Vietnam’s Independence Day, the First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council took part in a ceremonial military parade in Hanoi.
Lilia Gumerova took part in the opening of Valentina Tereshkova Boarding School’s new building in Kyrgyzstan
Today, over 200 teachers from Russian regions work at Kyrgyz schools, the senator noted.
Inna Svyatenko: Interparliamentary ties have become an increasingly important component of Russia-China strategic interaction
Russian senators addressed a meeting of the Interparliamentary Commission on Cooperation between the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the National People’s Congress of China.
Konstantin Kosachev participated in the UN Conference and the Parliamentary Forum on Support for Landlocked Developing Countries
The events are held in Turkmenistan.