Mr Putin’s telegram reads, in particular:
“I am happy to note the continued development of the friendly relations between Russia and Brazil and the visible commitment to building a long-term strategic partnership in the interests of promoting democracy, strengthening stability and security in the world and fostering fair international cooperation.
I am sure that your reelection to the post of President of Brazil will help expand the constructive, multifaceted and mutually beneficial ties between our two countries for the good of our peoples”.