# BRICS nations adopt Bhopal Declaration on cultural cooperation 2026-08-08T03:05:05+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BRICS culture ministers adopted the Bhopal Declaration on Saturday at the 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Bhopal, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced. The declaration aims to strengthen the institutional framework for cultural cooperation, covering heritage, creative industries, traditional knowledge and the use of AI in cultural governance. Shekhawat said the declaration includes cooperation on provenance research and restitution of cultural property, using AI-based tracing tools. It also seeks to enhance collaboration among museums, libraries and archives, and ensure fair remuneration for creators using copyright-protected works in AI systems. The meeting, attended by 55 delegates from 14 countries, including ministers from Indonesia, South Africa and the UAE, concluded the three-meeting consultation process under India's BRICS presidency. The previous evening, a cultural festival featuring the BRICS Peace Song was held at Ravindra Bhavan. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in - indiatoday.in Tags: Bhopal, BRICS, culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, international relations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shekhawat-says-shared-culture-unites-brics-nations-beyond-economics/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shekhawat-says-shared-culture-unites-brics-nations-beyond-economics/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.