Context
Under India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026, the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting was held in Jaipur, concluding the tourism track.
The meeting adopted the Jaipur Declaration, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainable tourism among BRICS countries.
About the Meeting
- Chaired by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Held in Jaipur; concluded on 21 August 2026
- Outcome document: Jaipur Declaration (BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Communiqué 2026)
- Adopted by consensus by BRICS Tourism Ministers
Participation
- Brazil — Mr. Gustavo Costa Feliciando, Minister of Tourism
- Iran — Mr. Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts
- South Africa — Ms. Patricia De Lille, Minister of Tourism
- United Arab Emirates — H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism
- Heads of Delegation from China, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Russia
- Indian delegation: Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar (Secretary, Ministry of Tourism) and Shri Harikishore S. (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism)
Outcome Priorities
- Reflects work of the BRICS Tourism Working Group during India’s Chairmanship, around four priorities:
- Artificial Intelligence and Tourism
- Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building
- Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation
Other Outcomes
- Bilateral meetings held with Brazil, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates
- Heritage visit scheduled for 22 August 2026 to Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort
Conclusion
The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, chaired by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, concluded in Jaipur with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, reflecting four thematic priorities of the BRICS Tourism Working Group and participation from nine BRICS Member States.
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