BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting 2026 Concludes in Visakhapatnam; Joint Statement Adopted
The BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully concluded in Visakhapatnam today.
The meeting was presided over by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, alongside Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Sunil Paliwal.
The discussions at the Ministers’ Meeting built upon the outcomes of the BRICS Youth Summit and BRICS Youth Council Meeting. The recommendations and perspectives emerging from these engagements provided an important foundation for the Ministerial discussions.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, we have made a vision document for 2047, when India completes 100 years of Independence. The Prime Minister has given a clarion call to develop 100,000 young leaders with no political background, to lead the country towards the realisation of this vision.
The delegates also visited the historic Totlakonda Buddhist Monastery, one of the significant heritage sites located near Visakhapatnam. The visit offered the delegates a valuable insight into India’s rich civilisational heritage and its long-standing traditions of peace, harmony and cultural exchange. The excursion was well received by the visiting dignitaries and provided an enriching cultural dimension to the overall programme, further strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding among the youth of BRICS nations.
The successful conclusion of the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting, along with the adoption of the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Joint Statement, marks an important milestone in advancing youth cooperation among BRICS countries.
The BRICS youth engagements have strengthened partnerships, fostered greater mutual understanding, and created avenues for continued cooperation among young people and institutions across BRICS.
On the sidelines of the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of youth affairs and sports, with an emphasis on skill development, youth entrepreneurship, and digital platforms for youth engagement.(UPDATED ON 22ND AUGUST 2026)
