00:40Russia: Putin welcomes SA President Zuma at BRICS conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted South African President Jacob Zuma at the seventh BRICS summit in Ufa, Thursday, ahead of a day of talks and meetings.
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are expected to discuss further cooperation between the countries of the bloc, particularly within the context of the newly-formed New Development Bank (NDB).
The summit comes ahead of the 15th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 9 and 10, also taking place in Ufa. In total, 10,000 visitors are expected at the two events.
00:40Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted South African President Jacob Zuma at the seventh BRICS summit in Ufa, Thursday, ahead of a day of talks and meetings.
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are expected to discuss further cooperation between the countries of the bloc, particularly within the context of the newly-formed New Development Bank (NDB).
The summit comes ahead of the 15th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 9 and 10, also taking place in Ufa. In total, 10,000 visitors are expected at the two events.