India will host the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chairing the meeting.
The meeting will bring together Communications Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
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India is hosting the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is chairing the meeting.
The theme is “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.” Emerging technologies and digital transformation are key areas of discussion.
Digital public infrastructure and future networks will be addressed. Cybersecurity and resilient digital infrastructure are also on the agenda.
BRICS countries will exchange experiences and best practices. Inclusive digital connectivity and capacity building are key areas.
The discussions will also focus on cooperation with the wider Global South.
The central theme of the meeting is “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
Discussions will focus on the changing digital landscape and the need for countries to work together on emerging technologies, digital infrastructure and connectivity.
Among the areas expected to receive attention are digital public infrastructure, future networks, cybersecurity, capacity building and inclusive digital connectivity.
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Why This Matters
Digital infrastructure is increasingly becoming a strategic part of economic growth, public administration and national security. For BRICS countries, closer cooperation in ICT can help improve access to technology, strengthen digital infrastructure and create opportunities for sharing expertise across developing economies. The focus on resilience and cybersecurity is also significant as governments become increasingly dependent on interconnected digital systems.
The meeting also provides BRICS members with an opportunity to exchange experiences and share approaches to digital transformation.
For India, the discussions come at a time when digital public infrastructure and technology-driven governance have become important parts of the country's broader development strategy.
The meeting will also look beyond individual national priorities, with an emphasis on practical cooperation that can support digital transformation across BRICS countries and the wider Global South.
