Days before his hosting of the 16th BRICS Summit, Russian President Putin also endorsed PM Modi's description of the grouping, saying the Indian leader had "aptly" noted that it is "not an anti-western one but a non-western one.

PM Narendra Modi will visit Russia next week. This visit is to attend the BRICS summit being held in Russia. | world News | Patrika News

Putin praised Indian cinema’s popularity in Russia and plans to discuss its promotion at the upcoming BRICS summit. He highlighted the need to regulate the film industry and expressed optimism about collaboration to enhance Bollywood’s presence in Russia.

Ahead of the BRICS Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to collaborate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote Indian films in Russia, emphasising their popularity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22 to 24, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. During his visit, Xi will attend the leaders' meeting,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to come face-to-face at the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan next week as both leaders are attending the conclave.

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