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India hosts BRICS Justice Ministers’ Meet; members express consensus on strengthening mediation, arbitration

Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional Development

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-05-21 09:40:17 UTC

Key Points

  • The BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting commenced in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.
  • Member nations adopted a Joint Declaration titled 'Declaration of the Ministers of Justice of the BRICS Countries on Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution'.
  • Participating countries included Brazil, China, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • The agreement focuses on capacity building in mediation and arbitration, leveraging digital technologies, and harmonizing laws on trade and environment.
  • India's Ministry of Law and Justice emphasized the meeting's role in promoting accessible, speedy, and affordable justice.
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