The re-election of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will ensure the continuity of the development of Russian-Brazilian relations, announced the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zarova. "We see that the victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the presidential elections in Brazil is an event of utmost importance for building a multipolar and just world order, in the face of unprecedented unilateral coercive measures, harmful neo-colonial practices and external pressures," he noted. In particular, the diplomat expressed her hope to expand cooperation in areas such as industry, agriculture, the financial sector and the high-tech sectors.