Azerbaijani president arrives in Kazan for BRICS summit

On October 23, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit, conducted in BRICS Plus/Outreach format.

Upon landing at Kazan International Airport, President Aliyev's aircraft was accompanied by military helicopters. A ceremonial guard of honour was present at the airport to receive the Azerbaijani leader, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

He was warmly welcomed by Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of Tatarstan.

Notably, the BRICS intergovernmental organisation, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, is dedicated to promoting peace, security, and development while fostering economic growth through collaborative efforts. This group aims to provide an alternative to the prevailing influence of Western nations.

The summit in Kazan, taking place from October 22 to 24, will facilitate dialogue and cooperation among member states as they seek to address pressing global challenges and enhance economic partnerships. More than 30 countries are expected to participate, with 24 leaders attending at the head-of-state level.

As the host of this year’s presidency, Russia is focused on advancing comprehensive partnerships within BRICS, with a particular emphasis on three key areas: political and security collaboration, economic and financial cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

By Aghakazim Guliyev