India’s Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed priorities and next steps after chairing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting, which adopted a declaration on education cooperation, skills, research, and traditional knowledge.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal outlined India’s position on a separate BRICS currency and highlighted ministerial discussions on trade, investment and financing for smaller businesses.
The BRICS Cultural Festival in Bhopal featured performances by artistes from 11 nations, alongside the third BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting.
A BRICS culture ministers’ meeting in Bhopal emphasized cultural diplomacy, shared civilisational values, and people-to-people ties, highlighted by a cultural festival featuring performances from member and partner countries.
BRICS delegates praised Bhopal’s historical sites, Van Vihar National Park, Upper Lake and local markets during a cultural tour organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
BRICS trade ministers adopted a joint declaration on food security and WTO reform, approved MSME trade-finance measures, and finalised the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 ahead of the New Delhi summit.
The two-day event brings together BRICS members and partner countries to advance creative economy collaboration through film, digital content, financing and technology.
Delegates received a traditional Rajasthani welcome and learned about Jaipur’s history, architecture and cultural heritage.
Speaking at the BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting in Odisha’s capital, Joshi emphasized resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainable development.
