Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chair of BRICS 2024, on October 23 evening (local time) hosted a welcome ceremony for head delegates and a reception for the delegations to the BRICS Summit and Expanded BRICS meeting. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of countries, territories, and international organisations attended the event. The BRICS Summit and the meeting of expanded BRICS saw the participation of leaders of 36 countries and territories, including 22 delegations led by their top leaders, heads of state. The events were also attended by leaders of six international organisations, including United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Source: Vietnam News Agency