BRICS Culture Ministers Conclude Meeting in Bhopal, Adopt Bhopal Declaration

The XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Bhopal, India, bringing together cultural ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. During the session, delegates discussed strategies to promote cultural exchange and preserve heritage across the BRICS bloc.

A key outcome of the meeting was the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration, a joint statement that outlines concrete steps for enhancing cultural collaboration, supporting creative industries, and facilitating people‑to‑people contacts among the member states.

The declaration signals a renewed commitment to cultural diplomacy within BRICS and sets a framework for future joint initiatives aimed at fostering mutual understanding and shared cultural values.