About BRICS
The leaders of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries met for the first time in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the margins of G8 Outreach Summit in July 2006. Shortly afterwards, in September 2006, the group was formalised as BRIC during the 1st BRIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which met on the sidelines of the General Debate of the UN Assembly in New York City.
After a series of high level meetings, the 1st BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia on 16 June 2009.
Three Pillars of BRICS
Political and Security
To enhance cooperation and dialogue on issues of global and regional security, developments in the global political space as well as the reform of the multilateral system to make it relevent for the 21st century. Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and its financing remains an important element under this pillar
Economic and Financial
To promote economic growth and development for mutual prosperity through expansion of intra-BRICS cooperation in sectors such as trade, agriculture, infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, energy, finance & banking etc. BRICS cooperation under this pillar is aimed to promote collaborative approaches as well as innovative methods for the attainment of Sustainable development Goals.
Cultural and People-to-people exchanges
To enrich intra-BRICS people to people contacts in cultural , academic, youth, sports, business, through regular exchanges. Exchanges among Parliamentarians, young scientists etc. are also held under this pillar of BRICS cooperation.
Dr. S. Jaishankar External Affairs Minister, Government of India
BRICS is based on the spirit of equality, mutual understanding, trust and respect. It offers inclusive and innovative solutions to many longstanding challenges.
Dr. S. Jaishankar External Affairs Minister, Government of India
Parallel activities at a people-to-people level and in domains ranging from culture to science, technology and innovation have also gathered momentum. In the last decade and a half, BRICS has made its presence felt in the important debates of our times.
EVENTS CALENDAR
1st Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Technical Group
Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Test Run
Meeting of BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel (BRISC)
Meeting of BRICS Payments Task Force
Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Research Group
Meeting of BRICS Nominated Group on Digital Financial Inclusion
1st Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies
Technical Level Meeting of BRICS National Statistical Agencies on BRICS Statistical Publication
1st BRICS Sherpas / Sous-Sherpas' Meeting
1st Meeting of BRICS Bond Fund Working Group
Special session of the BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science projects
2nd Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Technical Group
26th Meeting of BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI)
Meeting of BRICS System of Exchange in Macroeconomic Information (SEMI)
Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Test Run
Meeting of BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Research Group (Collaborative Study)
Meeting of Deans of Diplomatic Academies of BRICS countries
BRICS Customs Expert Level Meeting
2nd Meeting of BRICS Nominated Group on Digital Financial Inclusion
2nd Meeting of BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel (BRISC)
Meeting of Experts in Traditional Medicines
1st Meeting of BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG)
1st Meeting of BRICS Network University (BRICS NU) International Thematic Body (ITB)
1st Meeting of Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Standing Committee
1st Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG)
1st Meeting of Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Governing Council
1st Meeting of BRICS Task Force on PPP and Infrastructure
Joint Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministries and Space Agencies
Seminar on Misuse of Internet for Terrorist Purposes and the Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigation
Launch of BRICS Academic Process
Meeting of the BRICS Disaster Management Task Force
BRICS Civil Forum Curtain Raiser
Seminar on Energy Storage Technologies
Workshop on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy
Meeting of BRICS Heads of Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO)
1st Meeting of BRICS Employment Working Group
2nd BRICS Bond Fund Working Group Meeting
BRICS Energy Research Platform- 1st Meeting of Committee of Senior Energy Officials
BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Research Group Meeting
Seminar on 'Social Infrastructure: Financing and Use of Digital Technologies'
Meeting of BRICS TB Research Network
BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Technical Group Meeting
Consultations of BRICS Special Envoys for Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Astronomy
BRICS Meeting of Fintech for Small and Medium Enterprises and Financial Inclusion
1st BRICS Senior Energy Officials Meeting
BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel
BRICS Payments Task Force (BPTF) Meeting
Meeting of BRICS Working Group on New and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Biotechnology and Biomedicine including Human Health and Neuroscience
2nd Meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas
Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Agencies
Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on ICT and High-Performance Computing
Webinar on Harmonisation of Regulation of Standardisation of Traditional Medicinal products
1st BRICS Anti-Corruption Training Programme for Anti-Corruption Working Group Officials
Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations
BRICS Bulletin Meeting
BRICS Network University World Conference
Meeting of BRICS Group for Report on Financial Inclusion
BRICS SEMI Meeting
3rd Meeting of BRICS Bond Fund Working Group
Seminar on Hydrogen Initiative
Meeting of BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies
27th Meeting of BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI)
Meeting of BRICS Network University International Governing Body
Symposium on 'The role of Traditional Medicine in Public health interventions on COVID-19 in BRICS Countries'
Meeting of BRICS Expert Group on Agriculture
BULLETIN
- Welcome Remarks by External Affairs Minister at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations
1 June 2021 - Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations
1 June 2021 - Meeting of the Heads of the BRICS Competition Authorities
27 May 2021 - Webinar on Harmonization of Regulation of Standardization of Traditional Medicinal Products of BRICS Countries
28 May 2021 - Meetings held under Finance and Central Bank Governors Ministerial
May 2021
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