BRICS nations adopt joint declaration social protection, skills and future of work at Hyderabad meeting
BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers met in Hyderabad to adopt a joint declaration focused on social protection, labor market reforms, and skills development. The meeting emphasized building resilient economies and showcased India's recent labor law consolidations.
Why it matters
This meeting signals a coordinated effort among developing economies to standardize labor practices and improve workforce mobility in a changing global market.
Hyderabad hosted the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, with member countries adopting a joint declaration to strengthen cooperation on social protection, labour market reforms, women’s workforce participation, skills development and digital employment services.
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