One of the key events at the local level, the Presidium meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities, will take place from March 15 to 17 in New Delhi. The gathering will mark a significant milestone, officially transferring the Association’s Chairmanship to the Republic of India for the forthcoming period.
Building on the successful precedent set by the meeting in Maricá, Brazil, the Presidium meeting will convene city mayors, heads of municipal associations, experts, and local government representatives from BRICS nations and partner states. Meeting in India is expected to set a new trajectory for collaboration, focusing on the most pressing issues for developing megacities: digital transformation, climate change adaptation, inclusive development, and urban infrastructure modernization.
On the sidelines of the Presidium meeting, sessions will be held by the Association’s thematic Committees on Social Development, Digitalization, Architecture and Urban Planning, Ecology and Sustainable Development, the BRICS+ Women’s Committee, as well as a roundtable on tourism. These sessions will serve as a platform for sharing best practices and discussing strategies for creating safe urban environments, implementing new technologies, and addressing climate challenges.
Special attention will be paid to celebrating the centenary of the All-India Institute of Local Self-Government, highlighting India’s extensive experience and contribution to municipal development.
We are confident that the upcoming Presidium meeting will strengthen inter-city cooperation, open new avenues for dialogue and joint projects, and lay a solid foundation for the Association’s activities.
