India will actively participate in the upcoming BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place on 26 May 2025 in Brasília, Brazil. The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will lead the Indian delegation and represent the country at the high-level ministerial meeting.
The BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting is an important platform for promoting mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and collaborative initiatives among the member countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This year’s meeting will focus on strengthening cultural cooperation, enhancing institutional collaboration, and developing joint cultural projects aimed at preserving and promoting the rich cultural diversity of the BRICS nations.
During the discussions, Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is expected to highlight India’s enduring commitment to cultural diplomacy, heritage conservation, and people-to-people exchanges. He will also showcase India’s unique contributions to the global cultural landscape, including recent initiatives.
The meeting will also provide an opportunity for India to explore new avenues of cooperation in the fields of performing arts, visual arts, literature, heritage conservation, and creative industries. India will advocate for enhanced multilateral collaboration and inclusive cultural growth through the BRICS framework.
In addition to the formal ministerial-level dialogue, the Indian delegation is expected to participate in bilateral meetings with counterparts from BRICS nations to discuss cultural partnerships, exchange programs, and collaborative festivals.
India remains committed to working closely with BRICS partners to build resilient cultural frameworks, encourage intercultural dialogue, and contribute to a more inclusive and harmonious global order.
