BRICS Member States Look to Technology to Strengthen Trade Ties

Source: Africanews | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 06:18:53 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi one day before India hosts the group's annual summit.
• Forum participants focused on building more connected and resilient BRICS trade networks through digital technology.
• South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mtho Xulu said digital platforms can help expose business opportunities and create digital infrastructure investment needs.
• BRICS leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation, energy, food security, technology, supply chains and reforms to global institutions.
• Reducing reliance on the US dollar is a priority, with members promoting greater use of their own currencies in trade and payments.
• BRICS has expanded to 11 full member states and 10 partner countries, representing about half the world's population.