First BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting Under India’s 2026 Presidency Concludes in New Delhi
The first Culture Working Group meeting under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026 concluded in New Delhi, chaired by Vivek Aggarwal with virtual participation from BRICS nations. The meeting highlighted cultural cooperation, shared heritage, and people-to-people exchanges, aligning with India’s theme of Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
The Indian delegation was represented by the Member Secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Dr Sachchidanand Joshi, along with other senior officials. The discussions underscored India’s strategic vision for its BRICS Presidency, with a strong emphasis on strengthening cultural engagement and enhancing people-to-people exchanges across member states.
In an official social media statement, the Ministry of Culture highlighted that India’s leadership of BRICS is focused on promoting cultural connectivity, shared heritage, and deeper collaboration among participating countries. The ministry further stated that these initiatives are aimed at fostering long-term cultural understanding and reinforcing strategic cooperation within the grouping.
The theme of India’s BRICS Presidency, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” formed the guiding framework of the meeting, reflecting the country’s broader diplomatic and cultural priorities on the global stage.
The conclusion of the meeting is being viewed as an important milestone in strengthening cultural dialogue among BRICS nations, reinforcing India’s role in shaping inclusive and collaborative international cultural frameworks.

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