Putin pushes for stronger tech cooperation with BRICS, urges businesses to join new committee

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-03-28 10:10:47 UTC

Key Points

• Putin highlighted the importance of strengthening technological collaboration with BRICS nations at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs congress.
• The event marked the inaugural meeting of the National Committee for Business Cooperation within BRICS, established by presidential decree in February 2026.
• Russia will focus on advancing three cross-sector technologies: artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and digital platforms.
• Maksim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, was appointed Chairman of the National Committee.
• The committee comprises representatives from Russia's largest companies and aims to strengthen economic cooperation within BRICS.
• Putin encouraged Russian businesses to actively participate in the committee and initiate modern projects with international BRICS partners.