BRICS ICT Meetings Open in Pune Under India’s Chairship

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-08-17 16:27:33 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Track on Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies began in Pune on August 17, 2026, with the 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in ICTs.
• The meetings are taking place under India’s BRICS Chairship and are guided by the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
• Delegates discussed technology cooperation, research priorities, resilient digital ecosystems, artificial intelligence, future communication networks, Industry 4.0, and electromagnetic field exposure.
• The Working Group reviewed Issues Note priorities, responses to a Survey Questionnaire, and concept notes submitted by BRICS member countries.
• The Council of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks examined work by its national branches and updates from study groups on next-generation digital connectivity.
• The programme continues on August 18 with meetings of the Focus Group on Digital Public Infrastructure and the Digital BRICS Task Force.
• The outcomes are expected to contribute to the broader BRICS ICT agenda during India’s Chairship.