Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Calls for Cultural Ties Beyond Economic Cooperation
Devendra Fadnavis said countries need more than trade and business relationships to cooperate well.
He believes people from different countries should learn about one another’s cultures and values.
He also said respectful conversations between ordinary people can help reduce disagreements.
Fadnavis described the world as divided and said countries should find common ground.
He presented Mumbai as a good place for these discussions because it is multicultural and important for finance, technology and startups.
The Global Impact Forum 2026 brought together representatives from BRICS countries.
The forum explored how traditions, shared experiences and ancient wisdom could support new partnerships.
A presentation showed cultural connections between India and Brazil through music, dance, sports and festivals.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said economic ties alone cannot ensure meaningful global cooperation.
He called for cultural exchanges, mutual respect and people-to-people dialogue among countries and communities.
Fadnavis advocated a multipolar world and said Mumbai was an appropriate venue for the Global Impact Forum 2026.
The forum brought diplomats, business leaders, scholars and cultural figures from BRICS nations together in Mumbai.
Global Impact Forum director Janhavi Pawar said the platform aimed to build long-term partnerships through cultural similarities and mutual cooperation.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, diplomats, business leaders, scholars and cultural personalities from BRICS nations.
- What
- The second Global Impact Forum focused on building international partnerships through cultural exchange, shared values and mutual cooperation.
- When
- Saturday; the event was the second edition of the Global Impact Forum 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To encourage global cooperation that extends beyond economic and trade relations.
- Event
- Global Impact Forum 2026
- Edition
- Second edition
- Location
- Mumbai
- Main speaker
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister
- Participating grouping
- BRICS
- Core message
- Economic engagement should be supplemented by cultural and people-to-people dialogue
- Featured relationship
- India-Brazil cultural partnership