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13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum

  • 13 Jun 2026

The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum successfully concluded on June 12, 2026, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. During the forum, the Ministerial Declaration on inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban development was unanimously adopted.

Key Highlights

  • Objective of the Declaration: The declaration outlines the key priorities shared by member countries and reiterates their commitment to advancing people-centred urban development.
  • Organiser and Chairmanship: Under India’s BRICS Presidency, the forum was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  • Theme: “Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures.”
  • India’s Hosting: India hosted the forum for the fourth time. Earlier, India hosted it in 2013 (New Delhi), 2016 (Visakhapatnam), and 2021 (virtual mode).
  • Emphasis on Inclusive Cities: The 13th BRICS Urbanization Forum highlighted the importance of building inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities that ensure equitable access to urban services for all, especially disadvantaged and marginalized groups.