BRICS foreign ministers to meet on Sept 4, discuss topical international issues

Moscow [Russia], Aug 27 (ANI): Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said that the foreign ministers of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will exchange views on topical international matters during the virtual meeting scheduled to be held on September 4.
The foreign ministers of five countries will discuss cooperation on three key areas -- politics and security, economics and finance, humanitarian ties.
"On September 4, Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will chair a large-format meeting of BRICS foreign ministers, to be held via videoconference, during which they will exchange views on topical international matters," Foreign Affairs Ministry tweeted.
In another tweet, it said, "During the September 4 meeting, BRICS foreign ministers will discuss cooperation between the five countries during Russia's BRICS chairmanship in 3 key areas - politics and security, economics and finance, humanitarian ties."
The meeting which was scheduled to be held earlier was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (ANI)