The Eleventh BRICS+ Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) convened under Brazil’s 2025 Presidency, bringing together ministers and senior officials from the expanded BRICS+ group: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Hosted by the Honourable Luiz Marinho, Brazil’s Minister of Labour and Employment, the meeting addressed key priorities including the future of work, social protection for all, gender equality in the labour market, and strategies for upskilling in a digital and green economy.
In their joint Declaration, the BRICS Ministers reaffirmed the importance of:
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Promoting decent work in all sectors, with particular attention to youth, women, and vulnerable groups.
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Strengthening social protection systems to ensure resilience and equity.
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Advancing skills development to prepare workers for digital and sustainable transitions.
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Enhancing cooperation among BRICS nations through knowledge sharing and policy alignment.
The 2025 declaration marks a renewed commitment to multilateral collaboration, reinforcing the role of BRICS in shaping a fair and inclusive global labour agenda. The Ministers also welcomed continued technical support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in fostering evidence-based policymaking.