BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting Concludes in Nagpur; Historic ‘Nagpur Declaration’ Adopted by Consensus

Source: Navabharat | Original Published At: 2026-07-13 01:09:58 UTC

Key Points

• The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting was held in Nagpur, India under India's BRICS presidency
• Member countries unanimously adopted the ministerial-level 'Nagpur Declaration' for comprehensive transport sector cooperation
• Key initiatives include promoting circular economy in infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuel, carbon emission reduction in transport, and urban mobility hubs
• BRICS Railway Research Network will be established to strengthen logistics and supply chain cooperation
• The 4-day program included meetings of senior officials, transport ministers, and multiple bilateral talks
• India committed to effectively advancing the decisions and initiatives until the next BRICS presidency
• The declaration aims to strengthen BRICS countries' role in global transport systems through shared research and modern technology exchange