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1. In which country will the Prime Minister attend the BRICS summit from October 22-23?
The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the BRICS summit in Russia, specifically in the city of Kazan, from October 22-23. The summit's theme focuses on “strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security.” BRICS, formed in 2006, expanded in 2024 with the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Russia, being one of the founding members of BRICS, continues to play a key role in hosting such international events aimed at fostering global cooperation.