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An editorial in China’s state-run Xinhua on Saturday accused the US of pursuing “geopolitical objectives” in disguise of a probe into corruption in football’s top governing body, FIFA. In growing
The business meet in Russia is also aimed at proving Moscow can weather the tide of economic sanctions, civil war in Ukraine and falling oil prices.
In a meeting with Putin in Sochi earlier last month, FIFA chief Sepp Blatter had slammed critics of Russia.
Putin said security issues are firmly on the agenda of BRICS cooperation.
Western countries have pulled out more than $3.5 trillion over the last 10 years.
The two allies criticised the unilateral actions of the US in many parts of the world.
The NSAs will discuss global security issues, including the threat emanating from the rise of ISIL and Boko Haram.
Russia and China will set up a joint working group to “develop standards for docking units, electrical connectors and spacecraft atmosphere”.
The drills came at a time when Moscow seeks to further strengthen coordination with its main ally.
A formal announcement on the BRICS Energy association is expected to be made during the BRICS Summit in Russia in July.
