An Emerging BRICS Vision for the Global South
As the Global South seeks a stronger voice in international affairs, BRICS is emerging as a key platform for cooperation and reform. Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) is jointly organising a Symposium with CUTS International, titled ‘An Emerging BRICS Vision for the Global South"- a high-level discussion on how the grouping can foster inclusive growth, sustainable development, and equitable global governance.
| S No. | Time | Agenda | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Networking | |
| 2 | 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome Remarks |
Pradeep Mehta Secretary General, CUTS International Shishir Priyadarshi President, Chintan Research Foundation |
| 3 | 10:10 – 10:30 | Keynote Address |
Sudhakar Dalela Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |
| 4 | 10:30 – 11:30 | Session I |
Dipanjan Roy Chowdhury Senior Assistant Editor (Foreign Affairs), ET Sanjay Bhattacharya Professor of Diplomatic Practice, OP Jindal Global University Cedrick Crowley Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of South Africa to India |
| 5 | 11:30 – 11:50 | Tea/Coffee Break | |
| 6 | 11:50 – 12:50 | Session II |
Amitendu Palit Senior Research Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore Dimash Syzdykov Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to India Dammu Ravi Former Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |
| 7 | 12:50 – 13:00 | Way Forward |
Col. Rajeev Agarwal Senior Research Consultant, CRF Mr. Purushendra Singh Associate Director, CUTS International |
| 8 | 13:00 | Lunch |