Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights after a head injury at home that caused a minor brain hemorrhage. In a statement, the presidential office said Lula, 78, will now participate…

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to tempor...

After getting hurt in an accident at home, the 78-year-old president followed medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights

In a statement, the presidential office said Lula, 78, will now participate in the BRICS meeting via videoconference. He was initially scheduled to depart at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Brazilian PresidentLuizInacioLuladaSilva, 78, will now participate in the BRICS meeting in Russia via videoconference.

Lula will participate by video conference in the BRICS meeting, his office said.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been told to avoid long-haul flights after an accident. Leaders of the world's fastest-growing economies will travel to the Russian city of Kazan for this week's BRICS talks.

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Russia on Monday to attend the 16th BRICS Summit on October 22-23 and also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the group's members and other invitees. This marks PM Modi's second visit to Russia this year. The summit is the first since the expa.....