"BRICS acts as a vital pillar of hope for this world full of political challenges safety related challenges and economic challenges"

9th BRICS summit in Xiamen, China (September 2017)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 11th BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil (November 2019)

8th BRICS summit in Goa, India (October 2016)

Leaders dialogue of the 11th BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil (November 2019)

7th BRICS summit in Ufa, Russia (July 2015)

about

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.

BRICS is based on the spirit of equality, mutual understanding, trust and respect. It offers inclusive and innovative solutions to many longstanding challenges.

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

BRICS Digital Financial Inclusion Report Group Meeting

Seminar on Energy Storage Technologies

Workshop on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy

BRICS CRA Governing Council Meeting

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

Consultations of BRICS Special Envoys for Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Technical Group Meeting

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

Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations

BRICS Bulletin Meeting

Virtual Conference of BRICS Network Universities

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

Meeting of BRICS Network University International Governing Board

Symposium on 'The role of Traditional Medicine in Public health interventions on COVID-19 in BRICS Countries'

Meeting of BRICS Senior officers of Culture

Meeting of BRICS Senior Officials on Education

Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Culture

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting

Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers

BRICS Heads of Customs Administration Meeting

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group Meetings

BRICS Meeting of Senior Officers on Tourism

27th Meeting of BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI)

BRICS Meeting of Tourism Ministers

1st BRICS Meeting of Working Group on Energy Efficiency

VII BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting

BRICS Workshop on Trade in Services Statistics

Meeting of Experts on BRICS Terms of Reference

BRICS MSME Roundtable

BRICS Symposium on 'Immunization and Covid-19'

Meeting of BRICS Expert Group on Agriculture

Meeting of BRICS Senior Officials on Health

BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group Meetings

BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting

1st Meeting of BRICS PartNIR Advisory Group

Meeting of BRICS Health Ministers and High Level Meeting on Traditional Medicine

BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group Plenary meeting

BRICS Civil Forum

BRICS Think Tank Council Meeting

Workshop on Digital Forensic for BRICS countries

BRICS Academic Forum

BRICS Smart Cities Workshop

2nd Meeting of BRICS PartNIR Advisory Group

3rd Meeting of BRICS PartNIR Advisory Group

2nd BRICS Task Force on PPP and Infrastructure Meeting

BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Technical Group Meeting (IMF-CRA)

BRICS Energy Research Platform- 2nd Meeting of Committee of Senior Energy Officials

BRICS Seminar on Fintech and Central Banking

VII Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Security in the use of ICT

Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Agriculture

2nd BRICS Workshop on Trade in Services Statistics

BRICS Virtual Trade Fair

BRICS Business Forum

Meeting of BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads

Signing Ceremony and Meeting of Heads of BRICS Space Agencies

BRICS Meeting of Ministers of Industry

Meeting of BRICS Sous Sherpas

Meeting of National Security Advisors

Meeting of BRICS Heads of Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO)

2nd Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG)

Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Environment

Online Lecture for BRICS Officials on Anti-Corruption

Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers

Meeting of BRICS Environment Ministers

BRICS Youth Summit

Meeting of BRICS Ministers/Heads of Agencies Responsible for Youth

Annual Meeting of the BRICS Business Council

28th Meeting of BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI)

Meeting of BRICS Sous Sherpas

BRICS Film Technology Symposium 2021

Meeting of BRICS Energy Ministers

Annual Meeting of BRICS Women's Business Alliance

BRICS Digital Health Summit 2021

Meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers

Workshop on 'Harmonization of Standards : Challenges and Opportunities for World Trade'

3rd Meeting of BRICS Sherpas & Sous Sherpas

Annual Financial Forum Under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism

Annual CEOs Meeting of BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism

10th BRICS Bond Fund Working Group meeting

XIII BRICS SUMMIT 2021

BRICS Young Scientists' Conclave

3rd BRICS Payment Task Force meeting

BRICS CRA Research Group Meeting

BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel Meeting

BRICS Contingency Reserve Arrangement Technical Group Meeting

BRICS STIEP Working Group Meeting

4th BRICS Payment Task Force meeting

6th Meeting of BRICS Working Group on ICTs Cooperation

11th BRICS Bond Fund Working Group meeting

7th Meeting of BRICS Working Group on ICTs Cooperation

7th Meeting of the BRICS Communication Ministers

BRICS Contingency Reserve Arrangement Technical Group Meeting

13th Meeting of Heads of BRICS NSOs

5th BRICS Payment Task Force Meeting

BRICS Urbanisation Forum

12th BRICS Bond Fund Working Group Meeting

BRICS Water Forum 2021

1st Meeting of BRICS Water Ministers 2021

BRICS Film Festival 2021

Meeting of the BRICS Ministers for Sports

BRICS Contingency Reserve Arrangement Technical Group Meeting

Meeting of BRICS Senior Officials on Science, Technology & Innovation

Meeting of the BRICS Ministers on Science, Technology & Innovation

BRICS Economic Conclave 2021

BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2021

BRICS Rapid Information Security Channel Meeting

BRICS SEMI and CRA Research Group Meeting

13th BRICS Bond Fund Working Group Meeting

BRICS Webinar on the subject 'The Demographic Impact of COVID-19 and Response Measures in BRICS Countries'

BRICS CRA Technical Group Meeting

6th BRICS Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue

14th BRICS Bond Fund Working Group Meeting

Meeting of BRICS Sherpas & Sous Sherpas

BRICS Seminar on Information Security and Consumer Protection