The next BRICS Summit will be held in October 2024 in the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin announced via videolink at the leaders’ gathering in South Africa on Wednesday. Putin noted that the chairmanship of the group will pass to Moscow next year.
Russia’s chairmanship will be held on the theme of “Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security,” the president said, adding that some 200 political, economic and social events will be held throughout the year and hosted by more than a dozen cities.
“At the same time, we plan to hold a BRICS Summit in October 2024 in the city of Kazan. We will agree on specific dates with our colleagues through diplomatic channels,” Putin said.
The Russian leader added that there are plans to hold several events in the “BRICS plus/outreach” format, which has so far proven successful.
The current BRICS summit is being held from August 22 to 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 40 foreign…
