In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502564
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502562
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502559
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502557
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502553
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502438
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502431
Chairman of African Union (AU) and President of Comoros Azali Assoumani attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502425
From left, Chinese Central Foreign Affairs Commission Office Director Wang Yi , Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wait before a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502421
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives for a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502415
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talks to the media during a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502409
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talks to the media during a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502406
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talks to the media duirng a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502381
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talks to the media duirng a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502378
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, from left, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attend a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502375
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, from left, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attend a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502373
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502372
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502370
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502368
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, from left, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attend a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502365
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talks to the media duirng a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502348
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talks to the media duirng a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502346
In this handout photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talks to the media duirng a news conference following the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.24.08.2023#8502344
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502174
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502171
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502164
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502161
Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502158
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502156
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502154
Participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502153
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502151
Participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502149
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502146
Participants attend a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502144
Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi attends a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502140
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki shake hands before a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502111
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping wait before a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502110
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa waits before a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502109
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives for a meeting during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502107
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502057
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502051
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa leave after a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502047
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands after a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502044
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502041
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502040
A woman shoots a video at a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502038
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrive for a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502037
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502036
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502034
A news conference is held during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502033
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives for a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502032
From left, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov leave after a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502031
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502029
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502028
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502027
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502024
From left, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attend a news conference during the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.24.08.2023#8502023