The gathering, which has been held under the aegis of the Russian Security Council since 2010, was once touted by President Vladimir Putin as an event that helped resolve many regional and global problems.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he accepted the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the Asian country in October as part of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Russia and China bear special responsibility for maintaining strategic stability in the world, with their bilateral cooperation not aimed against anyone, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he will soon meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss, among other things, the development of humanitarian ties.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be heading to the BRICS summit in South Africa to discuss the importance of international cooperation, climate change and other issues, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.