Bhubaneswar: The BRICS Technical Meeting of the “Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group” is set to be held in Odisha’s Puri from June 3 to 5 under India’s BRICS Presidency.
The three-day meeting will bring together representatives and experts from BRICS member countries to discuss key issues related to disaster management, resilience building, and international cooperation.
Delegates from Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and China, among other nations, are expected to participate in the deliberations.
Officials said Odisha has been selected as the host for this important technical meeting in recognition of the State’s proactive, successful, and robust initiatives in the field of disaster preparedness and management.
Notably, Odisha has earned international appreciation for its effective cyclone management, community-based early warning systems, and successful rescue and evacuation strategies.
The technical meeting is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange among BRICS nations on disaster management, promote discussions on new technologies and coordinated approaches, and further strengthen mutual cooperation.
In this context, hosting such a significant technical conference of BRICS nations in Puri will not only showcase Odisha’s achievements and expertise in disaster management at the international level but also further enhance the State’s global image.
