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BRICS Leaders Reaffirm Cultural and People-to-People Cooperation in New Delhi Declaration

BRICS leaders reaffirm importance of cultural and people
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BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People ExchangeSustainable Development

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 12:57:40 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS leaders reaffirmed the importance of cultural and people-to-people cooperation in the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit.
  • The declaration welcomed BRICS engagements including the Parliamentary Forum, Business Council, Women’s Business Alliance, Youth Council, Think Tank Council, and Civil Forum.
  • Leaders called for respect for cultural diversity, innovation, creativity, and stronger international people-to-people exchanges.
  • The leaders welcomed outcomes of the BRICS Women Ministerial meeting in Kochi and the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting in Bhubaneswar.
  • The declaration encouraged BRICS labour cooperation to improve livelihoods, promote productive employment, and invest in human capital.
  • It welcomed the Bhopal Declaration from the 11th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting and called for protection and restitution of cultural heritage.
  • The declaration highlighted tourism, sport, and youth engagement as important drivers of BRICS cooperation and sustainable development.
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