Russia for More Ties with Latin America
Russia wants to increase political, economic cooperation with Latin American countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Serguei Kisliak affirmed Friday in Uruguay.

Russian authorities will bring forward necessary actions to reinforce ties with those countries, the diplomat said when speaking at a meeting of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI).

Similarly, the official noted Russia is willing to provide regional representatives with more information on the political, economic processes in the country, according to RIA Novosti news agency.

Moscow has traditional partners in the American subcontinent, with decades of cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology, and culture.

At the beginning of the 21st century, inter-State ties and political dialogue began increasing gradually, after a certain weakening of relations with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

The visits President Vladimir Putin made to Cuba in 2000, and to Mexico, Brazil, and Chile in 2004, gave a substantial impulse to Russia-Latin American relations.