Brazil's President Lula da Silva to skip BRICS Summit, citing health concerns

Brasilia [Brazil], October 21 (ANI): Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will skip the BRICS Summit in Kazan, which is scheduled to be held from October 22-23, due to medical advice, citing a temporary restriction on long-haul flights.

Instead, he'll join the conference via video link.

The Brazilian President office in a statement said, "President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on medical advice, will not travel to the