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BRICS Culture Ministers to Meet in Bhopal in August: AI, Climate, Colonial-Era Repatriation on Agenda

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BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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Institutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People ExchangeSustainable Development

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-06-01 12:36:08 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS culture ministers from all 11 member nations will convene in Bhopal, India in August 2026
  • A working group meeting will precede the ministerial session in Varanasi, led by Indian officials
  • Agenda includes examining AI opportunities and risks for creative industries, with focus on intellectual property protection
  • Discussions will address cultural heritage protection and repatriation of objects taken during colonial era
  • India will share case studies on its repatriation successes to encourage similar efforts by other BRICS members
  • Sessions will examine cultural practices promoting ecological values and their contribution to climate action
  • A theatre festival inviting artists from BRICS and partner countries is planned for October in New Delhi
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