Varanasi, June 4 -- The Second BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting commenced today in Varanasi with participation from BRICS member countries.

The inaugural session was chaired by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal.

Delegates from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates attended in person, while representatives from Ethiopia, Egypt and the Russian Federation joined virtually. Member states shared their priorities and perspectives on the agenda items.

The first panel discussion 'Creative Economy and People-to-People Cooperation: Innovation, Partnerships and the Way Forward' was moderated by Vivek Aggarwal.

The discussion focused on the role of the creative economy in promoting inclusive development...