It is noted that during the Russian presidency it is planned to hold about 150 events of various levels, including two summits - in St. Petersburg and an informal "on the sidelines" of the meeting of the leaders of the G20 countries in Saudi Arabia
In addition, more than 20 meetings of the ministerial level are scheduled in more than 10 cities of Russia, including meetings of ministers of foreign affairs, finance, a forum of small and medium-sized businesses of the SCO and BRICS regions.
Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that BRICS is a factor in stability in world politics and the economy, its role will grow.