The BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting took place on April 19, 2012, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This meeting was significant as it was held in conjunction with the first G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting hosted by Mexico. Key points about this meeting:

1. Participants: The meeting involved trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS countries).
2. Context: It was part of a series of BRICS Trade Ministers Meetings, which have been held regularly since 2010.
3. Purpose: The meeting aimed to discuss and coordinate trade policies among BRICS nations, as well as to address shared global issues.
4. Statement: The BRICS Trade Ministers issued a joint statement following the meeting.
5. G20 Connection: The BRICS countries welcomed Mexico’s initiative to host the first G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting alongside the BRICS meeting.

This meeting was one of two BRICS Trade Ministers Meetings held in 2012, with the other taking place on March 28 in New Delhi, India. The Puerto Vallarta meeting represented an important step in fostering cooperation and dialogue among BRICS nations on trade-related matters, as well as engaging with the broader G20 framework.