India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

India is hosting the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum on 11-12 June 2026 in New Delhi, Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, announced today at the pre-event press conference.

The Forum is a key ministerial event under India's BRICS Chairship in 2026, guided by the Prime Minister's vision of 'Humanity First' and the Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.

The Urbanisation Forum will be held under the theme 'Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures'. Speaking at the press conference, the Union Minister said that the theme reflects India's approach which gives centrality ...