The head of the Brazilian state, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will not attend the BRICS summit, which is scheduled to take place in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The politician will participate in the event via video conference.
The reasons for Lula da Silva's inability to participate in the summit in person are related to the health of the Brazilian President.
It is emphasized that the matter is a matter of “medical indications.”
Lula da Silva will not attend the BRICS summit in Kazan for medical reasons, MIA " Russia Today " quotes a statement from the Brazilian leader's press service.
It is noted that the politician cannot yet fly long distances.
Lula da Silva injury reports
Earlier, a publication appeared in one of the foreign media outlets, according to which the 78-year-old president of Brazil received a head injury at home.
It was reported that there was no talk of serious health consequences.
It was noted that doctors gave Lula da Silva the following recommendation: not to travel long distances.