UoM faculty attends BRICS summit in Moscow

Bharati Hiremath, Coordinator, Department of International Relations at Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore, took part in the International Conference on BRICS Strategic Communication in Global Governance held on October 31 in Moscow. The event was organised by the UNESCO Chair, Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences.

The conference focused on the significance of strategic communication in advancing the goals of BRICS and strengthening cooperation among its member countries.

Prof. Hiremath shared her thoughts on “BRICS plus and sustainable growth of global south: challenges and way forward.” She highlighted key issues such as women’s representation in legislation, traditional medicine, indigenous culture, and the importance of digital and financial literacy.

Prof. Hiremath also proposed the creation of a ‘Sustainable Health Corridor’ among BRICS countries. On the sidelines of the conference, Prof. Hiremath held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, a press release said.

Prof. Hiremath, who is also a member of the BRICS Expert Council, had earlier represented India at the 16th BRICS Academic Forum in Moscow, the release said.