Addis Ababa, August 10, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia called for deeper cultural cooperation among BRICS countries during the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Summit held on August 7–8 in Bhopal, India.
Ethiopia welcomed initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange and leveraging technology to preserve and promote cultural heritage.
Ethiopia also highlighted its rich and diverse cultural heritage and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding it while harnessing its potential to contribute to economic development, tourism and employment.
The country emphasized the strategic role of culture in promoting sustainable development and strengthening people-to-people relations.