Bhopal: The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday, August 5, with discussions revolving around initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day. Delegates also explored establishing a UNESCO cooperation corner, a traditional knowledge systems repository and mechanisms for institutional collaboration on manuscripts and documentary heritage. Additionally, India proposed establishing a BRICS Cultural Connect Digital Platform to facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional networking across member nations. Outlining the primary objectives, Aggarwal said the two-day deliberations would focus on the creative economy, the ethical use of AI in culture, the preservation of cultural heritage and the contribution of traditional knowledge systems to sustainable development. The meeting ultimately aims to finalise the Sanchi Cultural Connect Declaration and draft the official statement for the upcoming 11th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting.