Om Birla to Lead Indian Delegation to 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brazil

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 31st May: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will head a high-level Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil, from June 3 to 5. The forum, which brings together lawmakers from across the BRICS bloc and invited countries, will focus on “The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building More Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.”

Joining Birla in the delegation are Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, MPs Surendra Singh Nagar, Vijay Baghel, Vivek Thakur, Dr. Shabari Byreddy, and top parliamentary officials.

Birla is scheduled to speak at plenary sessions covering a range of crucial topics including global peace and security, economic development, and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence. He is expected to spotlight India’s digital initiatives in Parliament, such as the BHASHINI language platform, which promotes inclusivity and access.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh will engage in sessions dedicated to global health and climate action, while other Indian MPs will participate in discussions focused on women’s leadership and international affairs.

The forum will see participation from all BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—along with newer members like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt, and invitees such as Cuba, Nigeria, and Kazakhstan. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Tulia Ackson will also be in attendance.

A joint statement is expected to be adopted at the end of the forum. On the sidelines, Speaker Birla may hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other countries, strengthening India’s parliamentary ties on the global stage.