Hyderabad to Host Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Meeting on August 4–5

Source: The New Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-08-04 01:55:40 UTC

Key Points

• India will host the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad on August 4–5, 2026.
• Department of Personnel and Training Secretary Rachna Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the meeting, with policymakers, experts and law enforcement representatives expected to attend.
• Discussions will focus on international cooperation for asset recovery, combating cross-border corruption, and strengthening transparency and accountability in governance.
• The meeting builds on the first BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting, held virtually on June 2–3, 2026.
• An August 5 side event will examine technology-enabled governance, including digital public procurement, citizen engagement, transparency and accountability.