The BRICS ICT Track opened in Pune with the 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in ICTs under India’s BRICS Chairship, focusing on emerging technologies, digital infrastructure, and future communication networks.
Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) was appointed National Advisor of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support youth, sports, entrepreneurship and cross-border cooperation initiatives.
BRICS delegations met in New Delhi to advance environmental cooperation under India’s chairship ahead of the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting.
The advisory role is expected to involve economic collaboration, strategic partnerships and inclusive development.
Sripriya Ranganathan addressed the inaugural session of the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo.
BRICS ministers are expected to meet in Delhi to discuss the environment and circular economy ahead of the summit.
A State Duma deputy proposed creating a BRICS-wide gold reserve storage center in Russia under international oversight, while Iran signaled it may join the bloc’s New Development Bank.
The conference, organized by the Indian Embassy in Cairo with the Indian Council of World Affairs, was held as part of preparations for the BRICS 2026 summit hosted by India and focused on strengthening cooperation within BRICS and between countries of the Global South.
The August 18 meeting in New Delhi will focus on environmental cooperation under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship, following senior officials’ discussions on August 17.
