China's Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Leader expected to join various events at gathering that starts on Tuesday

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Banners with the logo of the annual BRICS summit hang near the Agricultural Palace in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 17. © Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) -- 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, the expert leaders' dialogues and other activities, and have in-depth exchanges with leaders on the current international situation, Mao Ning, a ministry spokesperson, said at a regular news conference.

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