The BRICS Finance Ministers Meeting was held on October 17, 2019, in Washington DC, United States. This meeting was part of the regular gatherings of BRICS finance ministers, which typically occur on the margins of other major international financial events.

Key points about this meeting:

1. Timing: The meeting coincided with the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, which are usually held in Washington DC in October.

2. Participants: Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) attended the meeting.

3. Context: This meeting was one of several BRICS ministerial-level meetings held throughout 2019, as part of the ongoing cooperation between these emerging economies.

4. Purpose: While specific details of the discussions are not provided, these meetings generally focus on economic cooperation, financial stability, and coordination on global economic issues among BRICS nations.

5. Broader BRICS activities: The finance ministers’ meeting was part of a series of BRICS events in 2019, including meetings on culture, health, trade, energy, and other sectors.

It’s worth noting that BRICS finance ministers typically meet multiple times a year. In 2019, they also held a meeting on April 11 in Washington DC, likely in conjunction with the IMF and World Bank spring meetings.