KAZAN: The plane carrying President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan was accompanied by military helicopters as it landed at Kazan International Airport. This symbolic gesture marked the beginning of President Aliyev's visit to the capital of Tatarstan, Russia, where he is set to attend the Outreach/BRICS+ format of the XVI BRICS Summit. According to Trend News Agency, President Aliyev's arrival was met with a guard of honor at the airport, underscoring the significance of his visit. The Azerbaijani leader was warmly received by Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of the Republic of Tatarstan. The visit comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagements among BRICS nations and their extended partners.