The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is underway in Pune. It brings together Communications Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries to deliberate on strengthening cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), digital transformation, innovation and resilient digital infrastructure. The theme of the meeting is Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.
In his opening remarks, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, outlined India’s vision for a future that is resilient, trusted, innovative, empowering and inclusive, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to Digital India. He emphasised India’s approach of bridging the digital divide to building resilience, fostering innovation, strengthening capacity and enabling sustainable digital transformation.
The event provides a platform for BRICS member countries to exchange views on emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure, future networks, cybersecurity, capacity building and inclusive digital connectivity. The deliberations will also focus on advancing practical cooperation and sharing best practices to support digital transformation across BRICS countries and the wider Global South.
