New Delhi: India has officially launched the BRICS Youth Meeting 2026 with its first coordination session, marking the beginning of youth-focused engagements under its chairship.
The virtual meeting was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs India and brought together representatives from all BRICS member countries.
India begins BRICS chairship initiatives
As India assumes the BRICS Chairship for 2026, the meeting set the tone for collaboration under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
The session introduced the roadmap for youth engagement throughout the year. It also established a shared vision among member countries for strengthening cooperation.
Key initiatives under Youth Track 2026
During the meeting, India outlined several initiatives planned under the BRICS Youth Track 2026. These include working group meetings, thematic discussions, and volunteer programmes.
Major events such as the Youth Development Forum, Youth Council Meeting, Youth Summit, and Youth Ministerial Meeting will be organised as part of the engagement calendar.
Focus on collaboration and development
Discussions during the BRICS Youth Meeting 2026 highlighted key priority areas. These include education and skills development, youth entrepreneurship, and science and innovation.
In addition, topics such as social inclusion, health, sports, environment, and sustainability were emphasised. Interfaith dialogue and youth exchange programmes were also identified as important areas of cooperation.
Strengthening global youth partnerships
The meeting provided a platform for member nations to align on shared goals. It also laid the foundation for deeper collaboration throughout the year.
Overall, the BRICS Youth Meeting 2026 marks an important step in strengthening international youth partnerships. With India leading the agenda, the initiative aims to foster innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development among young people.
