Vyacheslav Volodin held negotiations with his foreign colleagues
Chairman of the State Duma discussed issues of strengthening of inter-parliamentary dialogue with colleagues from Uganda, Cuba and Thailand
On the sidelines of the 12th
International BRICS Parliamentary Forum, the Chairman of the State Duma
Vyacheslav Volodin
Vyacheslav Victorovich
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Elected in a single mandate electoral district № 164 – Saratov district, Saratov Oblast)
held negotiations with his foreign colleagues.
The cooperation between Russia and the countries of the African continent, as well as interaction within the parliamentary dimension between Russia and Uganda were discussed at the meeting of the Chairman of the State Duma with the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda Jacob Marksons Oboth. “Uganda and Russia are linked by deep historical ties,” emphasized Jacob Oboth. “We would like to continue strengthening our relations, including at the parliamentary level,” he added.
During the negotiations with the delegation of the National Assembly of People’s Power of the Republic of Cuba, Vyacheslav Volodin noted the importance of strengthening dialogue both at bilateral and multilateral platforms, especially within the framework of international organizations, where there are supporters. “BRICS member states stand for building of a multipolar fair world order. People should choose their future themselves, and the relations between states should be built on the principles of friendship, non-interference in affairs of sovereign states, mutually beneficial cooperation and absence of double standards,” he added.
Issues related to development of inter-parliamentary dialogue were discussed at the meeting of the Chairman of the State Duma with the President of the Senate of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Thailand Mongkol Surasajja. Speaking about the bilateral cooperation, Vyacheslav Volodin noted the fact that Thailand is the oldest partner of Russia in the Southeast Asia.
Earlier, the Chairman of the State Duma met with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Parliament of India Om Birla.
Vyacheslav Volodin is paying his first foreign visit as Chairman of the State Duma of new convocation to India where he participates in the 12th International BRICS Parliamentary Forum. This year, it is held in the capital of India under India’s chairmanship in 2026. The main topic of the Forum is “Strengthening of parliaments for people-centric development”.
