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Brazil Authorizes Communications Adviser to Attend BRICS Meeting in India

Governo autoriza viagem de assessor das Comunicações para reunião do BRICS na Índia
Countries
BrazilIndia
Cooperation areas
Institutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: O Tempo | Original Published At: 2026-08-04 09:30:48 UTC

Key Points

  • Brazil's Ministry of Communications authorized technical adviser Marcelo da Silva Costa to attend the BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in Pune, India.
  • Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho published the authorization in the Official Gazette on August 3, 2026.
  • The authorized travel period runs from August 14 to 23, 2026, with airfare and daily allowances funded by the ministry.
  • The working group addresses the digital economy, network infrastructure, cybersecurity and efforts to narrow the digital divide among developing countries.
  • Within BRICS, Brazil has sought cooperation on 5G deployment and rural connectivity, drawing on the experience of partners including China and India.
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