CAIRO, July 5 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli left Cairo International Airport, heading to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The event is being hosted by the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

During his visit, Madbouli is scheduled to take part in a number of sessions dedicated to the member states of the BRICS group.

The 17th BRICS Summit will be held on July 6–7 under the theme: "Strengthening South-South cooperation for inclusive and sustainable governance." (MENA)

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