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BRICS Culture Meeting Reaches Consensus on Returning Stolen Cultural Assets

Consensus reached on return of stolen cultural assets at BRICS meeting, says Shekhawat
Countries
India
Cooperation areas
Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People Exchange

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-08-08 17:51:33 UTC

Key Points

  • The 11th BRICS Meeting of Ministers of Culture adopted the Bhopal Declaration under India's chairmanship, with 55 delegates from 14 countries participating.
  • Participants agreed to strengthen cooperation on returning stolen or illicitly trafficked archaeological and cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.
  • The declaration outlines specific objectives and implementation pathways for cooperation in culture, heritage, arts and creative industries.
  • India's proposal for a Voluntary Artist Registry received support from all partner countries present, aiming to connect cultural professionals across BRICS countries.
  • Discussions covered artist networks, sharing best practices and using digital platforms to connect artists and craftspeople with new markets.
  • The declaration emphasizes cooperation on UNESCO multilateral nominations and the preservation and international recognition of shared cultural heritage.
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