Kazan (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that more than 30 countries have expressed a desire to join the BRICS alliance, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa which had added four new members – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates – in January, this year. “It would…
New Delhi: The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice of India participated in the BRICS Ministers of Justice Meeting via video conferencing, showcasing the nation’s significant strides in legal reforms. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Additional Secretary of the Department of Legal Affairs, with representatives from the…
St. Petersburg, Russia: At the 9th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in St. Petersburg, Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, highlighted the crucial role of culture in global development strategies. Emphasizing its potential as a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and mutual understanding, Chawla called for placing culture at the heart of international development…
Sochi, Russia: The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, focusing on key labor and employment issues. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Labour & Employment, led the Indian delegation in the discussions, which revolved around the draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting…
New Delhi: The 10th Meeting of BRICS Environment Ministers was held in a hybrid format under the Chairship of the Russian Federation. Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated virtually. This meeting marked the first gathering of BRICS Environment Ministers following the inclusion of five new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India, addressed the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting held on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva today. In his speech, he emphasized India’s active engagement in BRICS health initiatives and its commitment to collaborative efforts to strengthen health systems…
