New Delhi (thestates.news) | Today, the second day of the 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group’s Meeting commenced with opening remarks by Dr. Arvind Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The deliberations continued the substantive discussions initiated on the first day, reflecting the shared commitment of BRICS Member States towards strengthening cultural cooperation and advancing common priorities in the cultural sector.
The first panel discussion, titled “Institutional Strategies for Cultural Heritage Protection and Return of Cultural Property” and moderated by Prof. Ramesh C. Gaur, Dean, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), provided a platform for Member States to exchange experiences and best practices concerning the protection, preservation, and restitution of cultural property. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation in addressing challenges associated with the return of cultural property and underscored the importance of heritage protection as a shared responsibility. Discussions highlighted the role of cultural heritage in fostering identity, safeguarding community rights, and strengthening intercultural understanding.(s-pib)
