“Of course we want to make sure we have enough diesel for Brazilian agribusiness.

Therefore, we are looking for a reliable supplier, Russia is one of them, ”TASS quotes him.

At the same time, when asked about the volume of possible purchases, he indicated that Brazil would like to buy "as much as we can."

Earlier, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that the Brazilian authorities are negotiating with Russia on the purchase of diesel fuel.