LIVE: Ufa hosts second day of 7th BRICS summit

The 7th BRICS summit is due to continue in Ufa on July 8. Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, Iran and South Africa are expected to discuss further cooperation between the countries of the bloc, namely within the context of the newly-formed New Development Bank (NDB). Schedule 05:00 GMT – Mongolian president Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj arrives in Ufa 06:00 GMT – Putin meets labor union representatives of BRICS countries 07:00 GMT – President Putin holds greeting ceremony with BRICS leaders 07:10 GMT – Put