Ministry of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has emphasized India’s commitment to cultural rights and strengthening the creative for equitable growth. The minister served as the chair of the Asia-Pacific group at the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT ) held in Spain. The event, convened by UNESCO, brought together Ministers and cultural leaders from across the world to shape the future of global cultural policy. Beside the conference, the Minister held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Spain, Iran, Norway, Colombia, and Greece. In a statement, Ministry of Culture said that these discussions centered on enhancing cooperation in heritage conservation, creative industries, museums, and the performing arts. India’s participation at MONDIACULT 2025 reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to global cultural dialogue and to advancing culture as a cornerstone of sustainable and inclusive development.