“Brazil is a strategic partner for Russia, and we have maintained a traditionally friendly dialogue.”

“We have many interesting projects and bilateral plans with good prospects,” Mr Putin said during his meeting with the Brazilian vice president.

The agenda focused on spring sowing and the summer holiday season. Mr Putin and Mr Tkachev paid special attention to housing construction, especially for young families, and the establishment of a medical centre for orthopaedics and prosthetics.

“We want to involve as many people as possible in physical fitness and sports and to promote the values of a healthy lifestyle in society.”