Joint Statement adopted at BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting in Vizag
The BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting in Vizag concluded with a joint statement focusing on youth cooperation, entrepreneurship, and digital engagement. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized shifting from youth-focused programs to collaborative partnerships.
Why it matters
This meeting signals the strategic alignment of BRICS nations on youth development policies and international cooperation frameworks.
The BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting concluded in the city on Saturday, with the adoption of a Joint Statement affirming the commitment of member nations to deepen youth cooperation and expand young people’s participation in development processes, according to the official release.
The meeting was presided over by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya; along with the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse; and Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Sunil Paliwal. It brought together youth representatives, policymakers and senior officials from BRICS member and partner countries.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Mandaviya said the Union government had prepared a vision document for 2047 and called for developing 1,00,000 young leaders without political backgrounds. He said “MY Bharat”, a platform for volunteering, learning and civic engagement, had over 2.5 crore registered youth.
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