Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Kazan, Russia, to participate in the BRICS summit. The Prime Minister's Office reports that Prime Minister Abiy arrived in Kazan, Russia, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew and a delegation of ministers.
Representatives from 36 countries, including 22 high-ranking officials, are attending the 2024 BRICS Leaders' Summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold side talks with leaders of member countries alongside the BRICS summit.
The BRICS summit, expected to discuss geopolitical and economic issues, will focus on the BRICS digital payment option and options for conducting trade in national currencies.
Sputnik reports that the summit is expected to discuss ways to stimulate trade, administrative issues, and the requirements for the new BRICS "partner country" status.