Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will travel to Russia’s Kazan on 23 October to attend the BRICS summit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to take part in the plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format. The leaders of the countries are expected to discuss current international issues, strengthening interaction within the BRICS format as one of the foundations of multilateralism, increasing the cohesion of the world majority and the speedy resolution of existing regional conflicts.

The Belarusian head of state is also set to hold a number of meetings. In total, the forum will bring together representatives of the authorities of more than 40 states and international organizations.