Russian PM arrives in Brazil
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Brazil's capital Brasilia, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Wednesday.
During his two-day visit to Brazil, Medvedev is expected to hold talks with President Dilma Rousseff and Vice-President Michel Temer.
The Russian premier will also meet with business executives and entrepreneurs.
A source in the Russian delegation told RIA Novosti on Monday that Russia and Brazil are expected to sign several intergovernmental agreements and up to five contracts in such areas as metallurgy, medicine and hi-tech industry.
Russia hopes to participate in a tender for the construction of four nuclear power plants in Brazil until 2030 and expand military cooperation with the Latin American country, the source said.
On Thursday, Medvedev will arrive in Cuba for a two-day working visit and hold talks with Chairman of the Cuban State Council and the Council of Ministers Raul Castro. He may also meet with Fidel Castro if the medical condition of the leader of Cuban Revolution permits.
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