News of the Chairman

Viacheslav Volodin: radicals in Georgia, whose goal is to overthrow the current government, need the conflict with Russia

According to the Chairman of the State Duma, the tension will continue to be escalated by a group of radicals and their Western handlers, they expect to come to power that way

Viacheslav Volodin: our country is interested in a mutually beneficial partnership with African countries

The Chairman of the State Duma addressed the participants of the plenary session of the Russia-Africa conference, which takes place within the framework of the 2nd International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”, initiated by the State Duma. The conference is held on the eve of the Russia-Africa summit initiated by the President of the Russian Federation

Viacheslav Volodin signed an agreement on cooperation with the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN)

Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin and President of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) Irma Amaya Echeverría signed an agreement on cooperation at the Second International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”

Viacheslav Volodin about the Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”: there is more air that is why people are coming here

Compared to many other parliamentary structures, the Forum is open to discussion of any issues and does not deprive anyone of the right to vote, the Chairman of the State Duma added

Viacheslav Volodin accepted an invitation of Speaker of the UAE Parliament to visit the country

The bilateral meeting of the Chairman of State Duma Viacheslav Volodin and the Speaker of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates Amal Al Qubaisi was held on the sidelines of the Second International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”, which is being held on July 1-3 in Moscow on the initiative of the State Duma

Viacheslav Volodin: it is impossible to have one pattern for all countries

The Chairman of the State Duma announced that the State Duma plans to sign a cooperation agreement with PARLACEN

Chairman of the State Duma met with speakers of parliaments of African states

On the eve of the Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa” which will be held as part of the Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”, the Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin held a number of bilateral meetings with the speakers of parliaments of African states

Russia and Pakistan to establish High-Level Inter-Parliamentary Commission

The Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin announced such a proposal at the bilateral meeting with the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asad Qaiser

Chairman of the State Duma: a thorough investigation of the plane crash in Egypt is necessary for the further resumption of flights

The bilateral meeting of the Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Arab Republic of Egypt Ali Abdel Aal took place on the sidelines of the International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism” being held on July 1-3 in Moscow on the initiative of the State Duma

Viacheslav Volodin proposed to create a single list of terrorist organizations

The Chairman of the State Duma told about this at the bilateral meeting with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Şentop. Viacheslav Volodin and Mustafa Şentop also signed regulations of the High-Level Inter-Parliamentary Commission

Viacheslav Volodin: The Forum becomes an authoritative platform for exchange of best legislative practices

The Chairman of the State Duma opened the plenary session of the Second International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”. The Forum is held on the initiative of the State Duma on July 1-3 in Moscow

Viacheslav Volodin: interest in Forum “Development of Parliamentarism” is growing because everyone there has the right to express opinion

This year, the Forum, which is held upon the initiative of the State Duma, will be attended by representatives of 132 states - about 800 parliamentarians and experts. More than 40 speakers of national parliaments are expected to attend the Forum

Chairman of the State Duma and President of the Parliament of Moldova discussed the development of inter-parliamentary relations

President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Zinaida Greceanîi thanked Russia for the support provided to the country for overcoming the political crisis and expressed confidence in the resumption and development of bilateral relations at all levels

State Duma unanimously believes that if rights are restricted it will be right to leave PACE

Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin said that the previously adopted position remains unchanged: either the Russian delegation will receive full rights or leave the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The Chairman of the State Duma noted the wait-and-see approach of Bulgaria on relations with Russia

During the meeting, the Chairman of the State Duma and the President of the National Assembly of Bulgaria discussed topical issues, including the construction of the so-called Balkan Stream and the situation around PACE