According to the spokesperson, the gatherings, which precede the group’s summits, traditionally focus on issues relevant to national, regional and international security, as well as the most promising guidelines for cooperation in this area.

The meeting will be attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, while India will be represented by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin will also participate in the BRICS assemble.

Peskov did not rule out that Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet with the participants.

The previous meeting of senior BRICS security officials took place at the end of July 2023.

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