The BRICS Ministerial Meeting in Brasilia concluded with a commitment to inclusive and sustainable agriculture. Agriculture ministers and leaders from 11 member countries approved a Joint Declaration. The declaration focuses on sustainable agricultural development and food security.
The BRICS nations, representing over half the world's population, agreed on several key actions. These include strengthening food reserves and investing in storage infrastructure. They also aim to support small-scale family farming.
The declaration promotes women's participation in agriculture and aims to reduce trade barriers. It also seeks to facilitate the exchange of agricultural products among member countries. A new action plan for 2025-2028 was initiated.