Official 10th BRICS summit family photo, Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 July 2018.
BRICS SUMMIT 2018 | DAY 2
JOHANNESBURG – BRICS leaders are locked in a closed session where formal talks will take place.
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin was the last head of state to arrive for the summit this morning. All five members heads of state of BRICS Nations smiled and held hands as they posed for a group photo before formal talks began.
BRICS Summit 2018, following the talks behind closed doors, the heads of state will address the summit to boost economy and for greater cooperation. It is expected to be a formal signing in accordance with what was agreed to behind closed doors later this afternoon.
As part of the BRICS programme, the heads of states will travel to Maropeng, a world heritage site outside of Johannesburg for an official retreat.