Xi in the room, PM Modi warns against 'weaponisation of critical minerals'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the weaponization of critical minerals and technology during the BRICS summit. His comments are widely interpreted as a veiled critique of China's dominant control over global rare-earth supply chains.
Why it matters
As nations compete for dominance in green energy and advanced electronics, control over critical mineral supply chains has become a major geopolitical flashpoint.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, saying that there is a need for inclusivity in the adoption of technology.During his closing remarks on the second day of the Brics summit, PM Modi said that tightening control over technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress of countries."Under the umbrella of innovation, the Brics Incubator Network will connect our startups and incubators. We have proposed the Brics Startup Innovation Fund to promote innovative and scalable solutions. The Brics Network on Digital Agriculture will create new opportunities for farmers; through this initiative, AI, geospatial technology, and digital public infrastructure will be aligned with the actual needs of farmers.
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