The first plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit in the Outreach/BRICS+ format began in the city of Kazan.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is attending the event.

Initially, the heads of delegations participating in the Outreach/BRICS+ format of the 16th BRICS Summit posed for a family photo.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.