Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in BRICS Plus/Outreach plenary session at the 16th BRICS Summit

On October 24, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format, which brought together leaders from CIS countries, delegations for Asian, African, Middle Eastern and Latin American countries, as well as the executive heads of several international organizations.

Welcoming the meeting participants, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that the BRICS Plus/Outreach expanded format  meeting has proven itself well, providing an opportunity for direct and open dialogue between BRICS members and their friends and partners.

At the meeting’s agenda were the most pressing issues which the international community is facing today, including sustainable development, eradication of poverty, climate change adaptation, exchanging technology and knowledge, fighting terrorism and transborder crime. They also focused on the peaceful resolution of conflicts, including the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.