India Hosts the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in Pune to Strengthen Digital Cooperation and Future Network Technologies, guided by India’s Chairship theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability"
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Executive Summary
India is hosting the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in Pune (commencing August 17, 2026) under its Chairship theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." The meeting brings together delegates from BRICS nations to strengthen digital cooperation and discuss emerging technologies like AI and next-gen communications. Key immediate actions include the upcoming meetings of the Focus Group on Digital Public Infrastructure and the Digital BRICS Task Force.
Key Points / Main Content
Strategic Themes and Pillars
The overarching theme for India’s Chairship is “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
The meetings focus on four core pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
Technological Focus Areas
Discussions cover Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Next-Generation Communications.
The agenda includes internet applications in Industry 4.0 and Digital Ecosystem Integration.
Technical reviews involve Electromagnetic Field (EMF) exposure and future network technologies.
Collaborative Framework and Progress
The Council of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks reviewed activities of national branches and updates from specialized Study Groups.
The Working Group addressed "Issues Note" priorities and discussed concept notes submitted by member countries.
Progress is supported by a compilation of responses from a Survey Questionnaire distributed to member nations.
Upcoming Scheduled Engagements
Future sessions include the Meeting of the Focus Group on Digital Public Infrastructure.
The Digital BRICS Task Force is scheduled to meet to continue shaping the collective ICT agenda.
Impact Analysis
BRICS Member Nations (Delegates and Experts)Impact
Delegates are provided a platform to share experiences, build a common understanding of digital priorities, and collectively shape the international ICT agenda.
Action Required
Participate in ongoing working group meetings, provide input on concept notes, and contribute to the Digital BRICS Task Force discussions.
BRICS Institute of Future NetworksImpact
The Institute’s national branches and Study Groups are under review to ensure alignment with the latest developments in AI, Industry 4.0, and EMF exposure.
Action Required
Continue monitoring designated national branch activities and provide technical updates to the Council as the ICT track progresses.
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Impact
As the current Chair, the DoT is responsible for setting the agenda, outlining the four pillars of the ICT track, and hosting the collaborative process.
Action Required
Manage the "Issues Note" priorities, coordinate responses to Survey Questionnaires, and facilitate the upcoming Focus Group on Digital Public Infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting: The primary international forum held to strengthen digital cooperation, AI, and future network technologies among BRICS nations.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT): The lead Indian government department under the Ministry of Communications responsible for hosting and steering the ICT track under India's BRICS Chairship.
BRICS Institute of Future Networks: An institutional body within the BRICS framework that reviews activities concerning AI, Industry 4.0, and next-generation communications.
Digital BRICS Task Force: A specialized group designated to meet and discuss digital ecosystem integration and collaborative policy frameworks.
Pune: The central host location for the in-person meetings of the BRICS Track on Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies.
Ministry of Communications
India Hosts the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group
Meeting in Pune to Strengthen Digital
Cooperation and Future Network Technologies,
guided by India’s Chairship theme, "Building for
Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and
Sustainability"
Delegates from BRICS Nations Gather to Discuss AI, Next-
Gen Communications, Industry 4.0, Electromagnetic Field
(EMF) exposure and Digital Ecosystem Integration
प्रव तथ: 17 AUG 2026 8:08PM by PIB Delhi
The in-person meetings of the BRICS Track on Cooperation in Information and Communication
Technologies opened today at Pune under India’s BRICS Chairship, with the commencement of the 7th
Meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in ICTs.
Inaugurating the meetings, Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications welcomed
the delegations and outlined the theme of the ICT Track under India’s Chairship, “Innovate, Cooperate and
Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”, and its four pillars. Opening remarks were made by each of the
participating member countries.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, said,
“Today's inauguration marks the beginning of an important week of engagement under the BRICS ICT
Track and represents the continuation of a collaborative process that has been underway for several
months. Since the commencement of India's Chairship of the BRICS ICT Track earlier this year, we have
worked closely together through successive Working Group meetings, thematic webinars, discussions on
concept notes and regular exchanges among experts and officials. These engagements have enabled us to
share experiences, build a common understanding of our priorities and collectively shape the agenda
before us today.”
The Council of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks met during the day and reviewed the activities of
the designated national branches, together with updates from the Study Groups on artificial intelligence,
next generation communications, internet applications in Industry 4.0, and electromagnetic field exposure.
The Working Group thereafter took up the Issues Note priorities, which were set out by the Chairship, and
the questions for discussion under each pillar, along with a compilation of the responses received from
member countries to the Survey Questionnaire. Concept notes submitted by member countries were taken
up for discussion.The meetings will continue tomorrow with the Meeting of the Focus Group on Digital Public
Infrastructure and the Meeting of the Digital BRICS Task Force.
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