The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will discuss the current state and prospects of cooperation within BRICS, including issues related to economic, financial and cultural cooperation. Topical international matters, the situation around armament control and joint efforts to counter terrorism will also be discussed.
The summit programme includes the five leaders’ participation in the BRICS Business Forum, a meeting with the BRICS Business Council and the management of the New Development Bank.
Vladimir Putin is expected to have bilateral meetings with the heads of state and government taking part in the summit.