What happened in New Delhi (24 July 2026)
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in New Delhi on 24 July 2026. The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai and attended by ministers and heads of delegations from BRICS member countries.
The meeting concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction. Ministers reaffirmed commitment to accelerate implementation of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028) and deepen cooperation for building resilient societies.
Background and earlier BRICS DRR position
Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai described BRICS DRR cooperation as evolving through political milestones and institutional arrangements, referencing the Udaipur Declaration (2016), the Kazan Declaration (2024), and the establishment of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG).
What changed at the 3rd ministerial meeting
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