China says top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia for BRICS security meeting

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia this week for a security meeting of BRICS emerging economies. Wang will attend the meeting of BRICS high-ranking security officials and national security advisers on Wednesday and Thursday in St Petersburg.

The BRICS group represents almost half the world's population and has since expanded to include other major emerging economies including the United Arab Emirates and Iran. During the talks, Wang will discuss the current international security situation, and major international and regional issues with BRICS officials.