BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting 2023 August 22, Johannesburg, South Africa

The BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting was held on August 22, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of the XV BRICS Summit. This summit, themed “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism,” brought together leaders and representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss various issues, including sports cooperation.

Key Highlights of the BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting

  1. Focus on Sports Cooperation:
    The meeting emphasized the development of sports cooperation among BRICS countries. The ministers discussed key issues and prospects for further collaboration in sports, including the launch of joint sports projects and events.
  2. Framework Programme for Sports Cooperation:
    A significant initiative discussed was the development of a framework programme for sports cooperation. This programme aims to establish rules for holding BRICS Games in the chairing country and consolidate the values of the sports movement within BRICS.
  3. Adoption of Joint Statement:
    The BRICS ministers of sport adopted a joint statement coordinated during expert meetings by a BRICS working group. The statement highlighted the need for joint training, sports events, exchanges of coaches and specialists, and regular meetings of the joint working group between the BRICS ministers’ meetings.

Broader Context of the XV BRICS Summit

  1. Summit Theme and Goals:
    The XV BRICS Summit, held from August 22 to 24, 2023, in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, focused on strengthening partnerships for accelerated growth, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect, sovereign equality, and solidarity.
  2. Expansion of BRICS:
    One of the significant outcomes of the summit was the decision to invite Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to become full members of BRICS starting January 1, 2024. This expansion aims to enhance the representation of emerging markets and developing countries in international organizations.
  3. Commitment to Inclusive Multilateralism:
    The leaders reiterated their commitment to inclusive multilateralism and upholding international law, emphasizing the central role of the United Nations. They expressed concern about unilateral coercive measures and called for greater representation of emerging markets in international forums.

The BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting, along with the broader XV BRICS Summit, underscored the importance of cooperation in various sectors, including sports, to foster mutual growth and development among BRICS nations.

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