BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting

Current Context : The 10^th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting occurred on 26 May 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil, led by Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, reflecting India’s active role in cultural diplomacy.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Brasilia Declaration: Ministers formally adopted this declaration highlighting four strategic focus areas:

1. Creative economy & AI in culture
2. Culture & climate in the Post‑2030 Development Agenda
3. Return of cultural assets
4. BRICS Cultural Festivals & Alliances

• New BRICS Cultural Platform: Aimed at boosting visitor exchange, joint projects, creative industries, and artist mobility using New Development Bank support.

About BRICS

• Founded in 2009 as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China); South Africa joined in 2011, making it BRICS.
• Established as an economic forum for emerging market coordination and reform of global institutions