BRICS Delegates Visit Indore Ahead of the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting

Ø 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting to Be Held in Indore on June 12–13

Key Points

· Delegates from BRICS Member and Partner Countries visited Indore on 8 June 2026 ahead of the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting.

· The visit was hosted by the Indore Smart City Project and the Indore Municipal Corporation.

· Delegates from countries including Brazil, South Africa, and Ethiopia experienced Indore’s cultural heritage, hospitality, and urban development.

· The delegation visited the famous 56 Dukan, where they sampled local cuisine and experienced India's culinary traditions.

16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting

· The meeting will be held in Indore on 12–13 June 2026.

· Deputy Representatives will meet from 9–11 June 2026 to discuss major global agricultural challenges and opportunities.

· The event aims to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries in:

o Agriculture

o Food security

o Sustainable development

o Rural livelihoods

Key Discussion Areas

· Agricultural cooperation and trade.

· Strengthening agricultural value chains.

· Expanding market opportunities.

· Innovation and technology adoption.

· Climate-resilient agriculture.

· Regenerative farming practices.

· Soil health and sustainable resource management.

· Knowledge sharing and capacity building.

Focus on Inclusive Growth

· Special emphasis will be placed on:

o Smallholder farmers.

o Women in agriculture.

o Youth participation.

o Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Progress Under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026

· Four sessions of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) have already been completed.

· Discussions have covered:

o Food security.

o Sustainable agriculture.

o Agricultural innovation.

o Climate resilience.

o Resilient food systems.

· India has also facilitated technical dialogues on:

o Reducing food loss and waste.

o Fisheries and aquaculture.

o Advanced livestock technologies.

Significance

The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting is expected to deepen cooperation among BRICS nations, promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, strengthen food security, and support the development of more inclusive and resilient global agricultural systems. India’s chairship underscores its commitment to fostering practical collaboration and shared progress among BRICS members and partners.

[ABS News Service/09.06.2026]

Ahead of the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, delegates from BRICS Member and Partner Countries visited Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 8, 2026. The visit was hosted by the Indore Smart City Project and the Indore Municipal Corporation.

Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia and other participating countries experienced the renowned hospitality, rich cultural heritage and vibrant urban environment of Indore, widely recognized as India’s cleanest city. The delegates also visited the iconic 56 Dukan food hub, where they sampled a variety of local delicacies and gained first-hand experience of India’s rich culinary traditions and culture of hospitality.

It may be noted that the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore on June 12–13, 2026, bringing together Member and Partner Countries to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, food security and sustainable development. Prior to the ministerial meeting, Deputy Representatives will convene from June 9–11 to deliberate on key challenges and opportunities facing global agriculture.

Under India’s BRICS Chairship, four sessions of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) have already been successfully completed, advancing discussions on food security, sustainable agriculture, innovation, climate resilience and the development of resilient food systems. These deliberations have laid a strong foundation for meaningful outcomes at the upcoming ministerial meeting.

The discussions in Indore will focus on a wide range of issues, including agricultural cooperation, value chains, market opportunities, innovation, knowledge exchange, climate-resilient agriculture, regenerative farming, soil health and sustainable resource management. Special emphasis will also be placed on strengthening the role of smallholder farmers, women and youth in advancing food security and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

India’s BRICS Chairship has also facilitated technical dialogues on reducing food loss and waste, fisheries and aquaculture, and advanced livestock technologies, enabling participating countries to exchange experiences, best practices and innovative solutions for strengthening agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.

India holds the BRICS Chairship from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Building on its previous Chairships in 2012, 2016 and 2021, India remains committed to fostering practical cooperation, dialogue and shared progress among BRICS Member and Partner Countries.

The forthcoming Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting is expected to further strengthen collaboration among BRICS countries and contribute to building more resilient, sustainable and inclusive agricultural and food systems for the future.