First BRICS Culture Working Group meets in New Delhi concludes
The first Culture Working Group meeting under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026 concluded in New Delhi, with BRICS partners participating virtually. The Indian delegation included Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, and Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. The Ministry of Culture highlighted cultural exchanges and people‑to‑people ties as central themes, aligned with the BRICS emphasis on shared heritage and collaboration. The presidency‑level theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, reflecting India’s push for cultural diplomacy within BRICS.
Meeting concluded in New Delhi
BRICS culture focus under India’s presidency
Participants included Vivek Aggarwal and Dr. Joshi
Emphasis on cultural exchanges and people‑to‑people ties
Theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability