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India will participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, with Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat leading the Indian delegation.

About the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting 2025

• The BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil aims to enhance cultural cooperation through joint projects, institutional ties, and heritage preservation among member nations.
• India’s Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will highlight India's commitment to cultural diplomacy, heritage conservation, and showcase recent initiatives promoting people-to-people exchanges.
• The meeting fosters mutual understanding among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, strengthening their shared cultural bonds.