The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum opened in China to discuss youth development in the BRICS member-nations.
- The theme of this forum is "Enhance BRICS Partnership, Promote Youth Development.
- BRICS, first came up with the idea of establishing a dialogue mechanism for BRICS youth in 2014 during a meeting between BRICS leaders in South Africa.
Points to remember:
- BRICS was established in 2009.
- South Africa officially became a member nation on 24 December 2010.
- 8th meeting of BRICS in 2016 hosted by India.
- 9th meeting of BRICS in 2017 will be held in Xiamen China.
