{"id":120297,"date":"2026-08-22T00:22:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=120297"},"modified":"2026-08-22T00:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:52:53","slug":"12th-brics-communications-ministers-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/12th-brics-communications-ministers-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting 2026, Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>12th BRICS Communications Ministers <\/b><strong>Meeting<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> 2026<\/strong> will be organised by India on<\/span><b> 21 August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Pune, Maharashtra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under its BRICS Chairmanship. The meeting is part of the BRICS Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Track and will focus on how BRICS countries can work together to improve digital connectivity, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>12th BRICS Communications Ministers\u2019 Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a ministerial-level meeting under the <\/span><b>BRICS ICT Track<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The meeting will bring 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Host<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 21 August 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Venue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pune, Maharashtra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizing Body:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting is being organized specifically by the <\/span><b>Department of Telecommunications (DoT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s: Information and Communication Technologies, digital transformation, innovation and resilient digital infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>India\u2019s BRICS Chairship theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ICT Track theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cInnovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting <\/span><b>built upon the outcomes of the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers&#8217; Meeting, held under Brazil&#8217;s Chairship in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which had reaffirmed continued cooperation among BRICS members on ICT, digital public infrastructure and global digital governance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>BRICS ICT Track 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BRICS ICT Track<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the platform where BRICS countries discuss cooperation in telecommunications and digital technology. Before the ministerial meeting, officials and experts discuss issues and these discussions provide the technical groundwork for cooperation and decisions at the ministerial level. Under India\u2019s 2026 Chairship, it focuses on building a resilient, secure and inclusive digital future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BRICS ICT Track 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is being organised in Pune from 17-21 August 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 17-19 August, the <\/span><b>BRICS Working Group on Cooperation in ICTs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 discussed future networks, Digital Public Infrastructure, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 20 August, the <\/span><b>Digital BRICS Forum and Expo <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brought together governments, industry, startups and experts to showcase technologies and exchange ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India also proposed <\/span><b>BRICS Capacity Building Centres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support technical training, skilling, knowledge sharing and capacity development in emerging technologies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 21 August, the <\/span><b>12th BRICS Communications Ministers\u2019 Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take these discussions to the ministerial level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why is the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting being held?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>rapid expansion of digital technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has created new opportunities for economic development, but it has also<\/span><b> increased challenges related to <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/cyber-security\/\" target=\"_blank\">cybersecurity<\/a>, digital exclusion, technological dependence and the resilience of communication networks.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>meeting will focus on the following areas:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital Public Infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sharing experiences and best practices in population-scale digital systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Future Networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cooperation on next-generation networks, including 5G and 6G.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cybersecurity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Promoting safer and more trustworthy digital ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emerging Technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Strengthening cooperation in new and rapidly developing technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capacity Building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Developing technical skills and institutional capabilities among <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/brics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BRICS<\/strong><\/a> countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inclusive Connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expanding affordable digital access, particularly across the Global South.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Significance for India and BRICS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>12th BRICS Communications Ministers <\/b><strong>Meeting<\/strong><strong> 2026<\/strong>\u00a0is significant as it seeks to strengthen digital cooperation among BRICS countries and support a more resilient, inclusive and secure digital future.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stronger Global South cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It strengthens India\u2019s role in promoting ICT cooperation and digital development among BRICS countries and other developing economies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sharing India\u2019s digital experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: India can share its experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/digital-public-infrastructure-dpi\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Digital Public Infrastructure<\/strong><\/a> (DPI), digital transformation and emerging technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better technical cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The meeting strengthens the BRICS Working Group on ICTs by linking technical discussions with ministerial-level cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Showcasing Indian technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Digital BRICS Forum and Expo provides a platform to showcase India\u2019s digital technologies and innovations and promote interaction among stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safer digital systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cooperation in cybersecurity, future networks and digital infrastructure can help BRICS countries build more secure and resilient digital systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More inclusive connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Greater cooperation can help expand affordable digital connectivity and support digital transformation across the Global South.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting 2026 will focus on digital connectivity, cybersecurity, DPI, emerging technologies, capacity building, and resilient digital 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