Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Russia's Kazan for BRICS Summit

DOHA (Sputnik) - The BRICS Summit is taking place in Russia's Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a few meetings with leaders of BRICS countries and discussed with them global problems, the Ukrainian conflict and situation in the Middle East, in particular. There were also meetings at a narrow-format and at an extended-format.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in the Russian city of Kazan on Wednesday to take part in the BRICS Summit. He was greeted by the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony.
The foreign minister has come to Kazan to participate in the summit of the world's emerging powers on behalf of Saudi King Salman. Media reported earlier this year that Saudi Arabia had not formalized its membership in BRICS but was taking part in the group's meetings.
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