On October 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The election results fully confirmed your friends' recognition of your outstanding leadership qualities and their support for your policies aimed at ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the country and protecting its sovereignty and legitimate interests on the world stage. Your personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between Brazil and Russia cannot be overstated. We will, of course, continue to work closely to expand our fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas and our constructive engagement within and other multilateral frameworks. I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday and wish you health, happiness, well-being and continued success in your work for the friendly Brazilian people. Sincerely, Vladimir Putin Brazil.

On October 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The election results fully confirmed your friends' recognition of your outstanding leadership qualities and their support for your policies aimed at ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the country and protecting its sovereignty and legitimate interests on the world stage. Your personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between Brazil and Russia cannot be overstated. We will, of course, continue to work closely to expand our fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas and our constructive engagement within and other multilateral frameworks. I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday and wish you health, happiness, well-being and continued success in your work for the friendly Brazilian people. Sincerely, Vladimir Putin Brazil.