India will host the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting on August 21 under its BRICS Chairship, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia set to chair the meeting.
Communications Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries will participate in the meeting to discuss cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), digital transformation, innovation and resilient digital infrastructure.
The meeting is being held under India’s overarching BRICS Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, while the ICT Track is guided by the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
The discussions will focus on emerging technologies, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), future networks, cybersecurity, capacity building and inclusive digital connectivity.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for BRICS countries to exchange views and share best practices on digital transformation, with an emphasis on practical cooperation and strengthening digital capabilities across BRICS and the wider Global South.
During its BRICS Chairship, India has placed emphasis on strengthening cooperation in ICTs, including resilient digital infrastructure, future networks, cybersecurity, DPI, innovation and capacity building.
The Department of Telecommunications has also been leading discussions under the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in ICTs, including proposals for BRICS Capacity Building Centres and enhanced cooperation in emerging technologies.
The meeting will build on the outcomes of the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting held under Brazil’s BRICS Chairship in 2025. The previous meeting highlighted the importance of continued cooperation among BRICS members in ICTs, digital public infrastructure and global digital governance.
As part of the programme, Scindia will also hold a media briefing on the discussions and key outcomes of the meeting.
The Union Minister will further visit the Digital BRICS Forum Expo, which will showcase digital technologies, innovations and solutions relevant to the BRICS ecosystem.
The Expo will provide a platform to highlight India’s technological capabilities and facilitate interaction and knowledge exchange among participating countries and stakeholders.
The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting is expected to further strengthen cooperation among member countries in the digital domain and contribute to building a more resilient, inclusive, secure and sustainable digital future.
