On December 5, 2025, India Foundation organised a roundtable discussion on BRICS featuring two distinguished Russian experts Mr. Boris Tarasov, Member, Expert Council of the Committee on International Affairs, State Duma (Parliament of Russia); Secretary General, BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance and Founder and CEO, BRICS Traditional Values Forum and Lady Larisa Evans, Lady of the Order of Saint Maurizio and Saint Lazaro and Communications Director, BRICS Traditional Values Forum.
The discussions examined Brazil’s 2025 BRICS presidency and provided insights into India’s upcoming presidency commencing from January 1, 2026. The Key topics included the traditional values frameworks within BRICS. The discussion focused on understanding BRICS evolution in a transforming global order, with particular emphasis on non-traditional cooperation areas including cultural exchange and business entrepreneurship based on traditional values.
