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BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting: Bhopal Declaration

  • 10 Aug 2026

On 8th August 2026, the XI BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Bhopal with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration, which sets out a framework to strengthen cultural cooperation, creative industries and people-to-people ties among BRICS member and partner countries.

Key Points

  • Participants: The meeting included 14 countries: 10 BRICS member states and four partner countries.
  • Partner Countries: Belarus, Cuba, Kazakhstan and Thailand participated as BRICS partner countries.
  • Cultural Industries: The declaration promotes cooperation in cultural and creative industries through the exchange of methodologies, experiences and best practices.
  • Creators’ Support: It encourages professional networking, greater market access through digital tools and stronger support for artists and creative practitioners.
  • Cultural Heritage: BRICS countries will enhance cooperation on UNESCO multinational nominations, provenance research and the return and restitution of cultural property.