1st IBSA Sherpas’ / Sous Sherpas’ Meeting

Question- Where was the 1st IBSA Sherpas’ / Sous Sherpas’ Meeting held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata
Answer: (c) 
Related Facts:

  • The 1st IBSA (India, Brazil & South Africa) Sherpas’ / Sous Sherpas’ Meeting, following the 8th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Meeting, was held in Chennai from April 1st-3rd, 2018.
  • Secretary (Economic Relations) in Ministry of External Affairs, Shri T.S. Tirumurti led the Indian delegation. Prof. Anil Sooklal, Sherpa of the Republic of South Africa, and Mr. Kenneth Nobrega, Alternate Sherpa of the Federative Republic of Brazil led respective delegations at the Meeting.
  • In particular, IBSA Sherpas reiterated their appreciation for the work done by the IBSA Fund on Poverty and Hunger Alleviation that is spread over 27 projects in 15 countries.
  • Representatives of Ministry of Tourism, RIS, Forum for Indian Development Cooperation (FIDC), and Blue Economy Forum participated in the meeting and shared their views on strengthening IBSA cooperation.

Reference:                         
http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29742/1st_IBSA_Sherpas__Sous_Sherpas_Meeting