Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin: On October 24, I started a working visit to India to take part in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. This year's main theme is "strengthening the role of parliaments in ensuring people-centered development". Meetings and talks with colleagues from the Parliament of India are also planned. Relations between Russia and India constitute a privileged strategic partnership, rooted in traditions of friendship, trust and mutually beneficial cooperation. It is important to contribute to the development and strengthening of these ties through parliamentary cooperation.