Events
Valentina Matvienko: Now we know the global majority shares our positions
The Federation Council Speaker spoke about the results of the Russian delegation's participation in the events of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva.
Valentina Matvienko: Time-tested Russian-Iranian relations are developing in the spirit of a genuine strategic partnership
Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko had a meeting with Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Lilia Gumerova: Russia’s experience in creating favourable conditions for the active involvement of women and young people in parliamentary work and interparliamentary dialogue can prove useful for other states
The Senator addressed a panel discussion during the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva.
Valentina Matvienko: Parliamentary cooperation constitutes an important element of Russia-China relations
The Federation Council Speaker had a meeting with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China in Geneva.
Interest across Russia in forging partnership ties with the DPRK goes beyond border regions – Valentina Matvienko
Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko had a meeting with Chairman of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Pak In-chol.
Russian parliamentarians reaffirm ongoing commitment to raising the Palestinian issue in inter-parliamentary structures – Valentina Matvienko
Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko met with Speaker of the Palestine National Council, Rawhi Fattouh.
Valentina Matvienko: Russian and Cuban lawmakers maintain constant contact
The Federation Council Speaker discussed inter-parliamentary cooperation with the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and the Council of State of Cuba.
High-level representation at IPU events underscores relevance of inter-parliamentary cooperation in the face of global challenges — Valentina Matvienko
Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko is taking part in the Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, which is taking place in Geneva ahead of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
In Geneva, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko has a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa Angela Didiza
The meeting took place ahead of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Valentina Matvienko: The time has come for those who will help humanity find the right path to peace, where the security of each nation is a condition for the security of all
The Federation Council Speaker made this statement in Geneva during the Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, which is taking place on the eve of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Konstantin Kosachev attends a meeting of a working group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
The discussion focused on preparations for the upcoming Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva.
Russian-Kenyan relations generate positive momentum – Russian senators
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev and Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Grigory Karasin met with Deputy Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya Kathuri Murungi.
Russia-China inter-parliamentary ties becoming a key pillar of bilateral strategic cooperation – Russian senators
The Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs held a roundtable discussion titled ‘Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China as a key factor of global stability.
Chairman of Consultative Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh addresses the Federation Council meeting
Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh expressed the hope that Russian-Bahraini parliamentary contacts would encourage further expansion of interstate interaction and partnership.
Valentina Matvienko: Expanding ties between regions and small and medium-sized businesses will boost Russia-Bahrain trade and economic cooperation
The Federation Council Speaker discussed prospects for inter-parliamentary cooperation with the Chairman of the Consultative Council of the National Assembly of Bahrain.
Militarisation of the European Union is a clear trend in Europe’s development, senators affirm
A joint meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Federation Council Committee on Defence and Security was convened.
Andrey Klishas: Upper houses of Russian and Paraguayan parliaments resumed interaction through friendship groups
Interest was expressed in promoting not only bilateral interparliamentary dialogue, but also cooperation on multilateral platforms.
Valentina Matvienko: Memory Train inspires youth to explore and uphold historical truth
The Speaker of the Federation Council met with participants of the Memory Train, an annual cultural and educational project, during its stop in St Petersburg.
Valentina Matvienko: The Union State can objectively be called one of the most successful and durable integration alliances
The Federation Council Speaker delivered remarks at a plenary session of the 12th Forum of the Russian and Belarusian Regions in Nizhny Novgorod.
Valentina Matvienko: Interregional cooperation is the basis of the Union State
The Federation Council Speaker and the Speaker of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus held a meeting with the heads of government of Russian and Belarusian regions.