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With China on board, BRICS calls for boosting transport potential while respecting territorial integrity

With China on board, BRICS calls for boosting transport potential while respecting ‘ territorial integrity’
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: The Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:58:42 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS issued a joint declaration calling for deeper cooperation to develop sustainable and resilient transport infrastructure, while respecting territorial integrity.
  • The declaration supported embedding circular-economy principles and promoted sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuels to reduce emissions in international aviation.
  • BRICS welcomed forums including the Urban Mobility Hub and Logistics Supply-Chain Cooperation Framework and called for discussion of the BRICS Railway Research Network proposal.
  • The group identified submarine cable infrastructure as essential for digital connectivity and advanced a feasibility study for a high-speed communication network across BRICS nations.
  • BRICS leaders endorsed a technical report on PPP models and de-risking mechanisms and reaffirmed the New Development Bank's role in funding infrastructure and development priorities.
  • The declaration reaffirmed people-centred urban development commitments and opposed unilateral and protectionist measures, including carbon border adjustment mechanisms, that violate international law and undermine developing countries' climate efforts.
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