BRICS policy planning dialogue concludes in Patna

The BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue was successfully concluded today in Patna. Delegates of BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa attended the meeting. After meeting the Joint Secretary (Planning & Policy), Ministry of External Affairs, Santosh Jha said the dialogue gave an opportunity for sharing of best practices in foreign policy planning and assessment between the BRICS countries. Mr. Jha said the quality and scope of discussions affirmed the significance of the voice of BRICS given that it is a grouping that brings together five major world economies that are home to 43 percent of the world population. He said there were fruitful exchange on strategic assessments of international situation and regional situation of each country and trends therein going beyond immediate issues of quotidian diplomacy. The delegation also discussed the role of BRICS in international governance, ongoing cooperation at BRICS Forum and reflected on areas of convergence among BRICS.