BRICS Academic Conference held in Moscow under India’s 2026 Presidency
Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-07-07 06:43:01 UTC
Key Points
- The BRICS Academic Thematic Conference was organized in Moscow by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in collaboration with BRICS Expert Council-Russia under India's BRICS Presidency 2026.
- Approximately 120 participants from 10 BRICS member and partner countries attended, including policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and experts.
- The conference featured three sessions covering resilient connectivity, critical supply chains, and high technologies/AI cooperation.
- Speakers emphasized BRICS' role as a platform for inclusive multilateralism, sovereign equality, consensus-building, and mutual respect.
- Discussions highlighted the importance of diversified transport corridors, trusted digital ecosystems, and interoperable financial systems.
- Participants explored AI collaboration opportunities through interoperable regulatory frameworks, shared standards, and collaborative research.
- Conference sessions and key outputs will be shared on ORF's official platforms.