TEHRAN- The secretary of Iran’s National Security Council is in Russia to attend the 14th Meeting of BRICS High-Ranking Officials responsible for security matters in St. Petersburg. 

Ali Akbar Ahmadian's journey commenced on Tuesday, as he headed to St. Petersburg for discussions among senior representatives from BRICS nations regarding security concerns, scheduled for September 10-12.

During his visit, the prominent official will engage with senior Russian authorities to deliberate on significant regional developments.

Ahmadian is anticipated to share insights with the Russian delegation on various political, security, and economic topics.

Notably, on August 5, Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of the Russian Security Council, visited Tehran for discussions with Iranian officials.

The BRICS organization conducts annual summits to convene the leaders of its member countries. These gatherings serve as a forum for addressing significant global economic and political challenges. 

Moreover, they offer an opportunity for BRICS nations to enhance bilateral collaborations in areas such as finance, energy, agriculture, and technology.

As of January 1, 2024, Russia has taken on the presidency of BRICS and will maintain this role throughout the year. Iran officially joined the BRICS international group at the start of 2024.