BRICS Summit: Putin Scheduled to Hold Bilateral Meetings With Nearly All Visiting Leaders Present

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The 16th BRICS summit, taking place in Kazan, Russia, from October 22-24, is poised to be a pivotal event, being the first high-level meeting of the bloc since its latest expansion and showcasing the group's growing influence on the world stage.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with almost all the leaders who will arrive at the BRICS summit, the Kremlin said on Monday.
"The Russian President will hold bilateral meetings with almost all the leaders participating in the summit," the statement said.
What to Expect From BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia
The BRICS leaders will focus on the possible expansion of association at the summit, the statement said.
"It is planned to discuss current international issues with an emphasis on the aggravated situation in the Middle East and the interaction of the BRICS countries and the Global South in the interests of sustainable development," the statement read.