Top BRICS diplomats kick off meeting in Russias Nizhny Novgorod

Top BRICS diplomats kick off meeting in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has just arrived in the city of Nizhny Novgorod to attend a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations from June 10 to 11. ◾️ The Foreign Ministers’ meeting is one of many events organized by Russia as part of its 2024 BRICS presidency agenda leading up to the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. ◾️ Participants plan to discuss developments in Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, Libya, and the South Caucasus. ◾️ Among the attendees are China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, and Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira. ◾️ Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, representing NATO member Turkiye, has expressed interest in joining BRICS and is set to participate in the extended format of the organization. ◾️ The ministerial meeting is t... Source: Sputnik International