BRICS DRR Ministerial Meeting Announced in Delhi

India announced that the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction would be held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai.

India announced the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction under its BRICS engagement framework. The meeting was scheduled to be held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. Disaster Risk Reduction is a key area of cooperation among BRICS countries because of climate-linked hazards, urban vulnerability and emergency preparedness needs. The announcement is relevant for questions on BRICS, disaster management and India's multilateral diplomacy.