India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet
Union Minister Jitendra Singh addressed the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting in Chennai, advocating for stronger international cooperation in emerging technologies. The meeting focused on themes of resilience, innovation, and sustainable development among BRICS nations.
Why it matters
Strengthening scientific collaboration within the BRICS bloc is a key component of India's strategy to foster inclusive growth and technological self-reliance.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday (August 21, 2026) said emerging technologies are creating unprecedented opportunities for progress, and called for stronger international collaboration to ensure that innovation remains accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable.
Delivering the inaugural address at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai on Friday (August 21, 2026), Dr. Singh said emerging technologies included advanced materials, biotechnology, photonics, geospatial technologies and high-performance computing.
Dr. Singh said India had chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026. The theme reflected the shared conviction that science, technology and innovation must serve humanity by enhancing resilience, driving inclusive growth, promoting sustainable development and fostering equitable partnerships among nations.
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