President Lula da Silva of Brazil was hospitalized after suffering a head injury in an accident at his residence on Saturday. Due to this incident, the president has canceled his planned participation in the upcoming BRICS Summit.
The announcement was made by the president’s office.
The BRICS bloc is set to hold its 16th summit from October 22 to 24 in Kazan, Russia.
“President Lula da Silva, 78, will not be travelling to the BRICS Summit,” the office told PulseNets, adding that this decision was based on medical advice urging him to avoid long-haul flights.
However, PulseNets learnt that the president will still be participating in the summit via video conference from Brasilia, where he will continue his regular work schedule next week.
President Lula da Silva was admitted to a hospital in Brasilia after sustaining a “bruise” on the occipital region of his head.
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Doctors advised him to avoid long-haul travel following a medical evaluation but confirmed he would be able to carry out all other activities, PulseNets reported.
The president, who turns 79 on October 27, underwent hip surgery earlier in 2023.
