BRICS nations adopt resolution to boost transport cooperation: Nitin Gadkari

Source: Asianet News Hindi | Original Published At: 2026-07-11 09:00:54 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS nations adopted a resolution to strengthen cooperation in the transport sector during the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur.
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the focus on future-ready technology, innovation, and sustainable connectivity.
• The agreement covers infrastructure development across road, rail, aviation, and waterway transport modes.
• Senior officials from member countries held a three-day meeting prior to discuss sustainable transport, resilience, and digitalization.
• Indonesian representative Edi Wardoyo emphasized the importance of implementing agreements beyond memorandums of understanding.
• India is set to assume the BRICS presidency in 2026 under the theme of resilience, innovation, and sustainability.
• The BRICS group currently includes 11 emerging economies collaborating on global political and economic issues.