Xi Jinping arrives at BRICS summit in Russia: he will meet with Putin. VIDEO
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the Russian city of Kazan, where the 16th BRICS summit under the Russian presidency began on October 22.
The arrival of the Chinese president in Kazan is reported by state-owned Chinese and Russian media, Censor.NET reports.
Xi's talks with Putin are expected to take place on Tuesday, 22 October, in the evening.
Beijing and Moscow do not disclose details of the issues that the two leaders intend to discuss.
"The leaders of China and Russia will have the opportunity to meet during the BRICS summit and have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, as well as international and regional issues," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing.
Xi's meeting with Putin will be the fifth since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
What is known about BRICS
Brazil, Russia, India, and China are the founders of the BRICS (BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). In addition to geopolitics, the group focuses on economic cooperation and increasing multilateral trade and development.
Its creation was initiated by Russia. The group is not a formal multilateral organisation like the UN, the World Bank or the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The heads of state and government of the participating countries meet annually, with each country assuming a one-year chairmanship of the group.
