India, May 27 -- India has urged the intergovernmental organisation Brics to lead in cultural and civilisational domains apart from in geopolitical terms, emphasising the importance of building an ecosystem based on shared values and diversity.

Speaking at the 10th Brics meeting of culture ministers in Brazil's Brasilia on Monday, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reaffirmed India's commitment to cultural cooperation rooted in justice, innovation, and heritage. He said that India is focused on the creative economy, ethical artificial intelligence (AI), which respects cultural diversity, intellectual property, and provides fair remuneration for creators, stronger digital safeguards, and indigenous knowledge for climate resilience st...