In Xi's words, the BRICS cooperation transcends the old formula of political and military alliances, the old mindset of drawing lines on the basis of ideology as well as the obsolete notion of "you-win-I-lose" and "winner-takes-all."

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the BRICS leaders' summit on 22-24 October. Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Máo Ning, reported by Ukrinform news agency Quote: "Xi Jinping will have an in-depth exchange of views with the BRICS leaders on the current international situation,

The prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan.

PM Modi is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit to be held in Kazan