Putin welcomes global leaders to BRICS summit in Kazan to strengthen ties among developing economies

abcnews.go.com October 22, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Leaders from China, India, and other countries have gathered in Kazan, Russia, for a BRICS summit aimed at strengthening ties among developing economies. This meeting is seen as a way for Russia to counter Western influence.

The summit includes representatives from 36 countries, with over 20 heads of state attending. BRICS has expanded to include nations like Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, with more countries expressing interest in joining.

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold around 20 bilateral meetings during the summit. He will also meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is visiting Russia for the first time in over two years.

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