Third BRICS Transport Ministers Meeting Concludes in Nagpur, India

Maharashtra. The third BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting organized under the chairmanship of India has concluded in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This meeting has played an important role in further strengthening cooperation in the transport sector among BRICS member states.

Prior to the ministerial meeting held on July 11, the third BRICS Transport Working Group of senior officials met on July 9 and 10. That meeting finalized the agenda and the ministerial declaration to be adopted by the ministers.

The meeting unanimously adopted the ministerial declaration. This declaration has set common ideas and frameworks for circularity in infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), transport carbon reduction, urban mobility hub, supply chain urbanization cooperation, and mutual cooperation in BRICS railway research network. With understanding and a participatory approach, the transport ministers and heads of delegations finalized the declaration by making collective commitments in all priority areas. This discussion reflected the BRICS spirit of mutual respect, equality, and consensus.

Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari thanked each of the delegation members for their cooperation in making the meeting successful. India has appreciated the constructive engagement and valuable contributions of all BRICS member states, whose collective efforts have made the meeting successful. India has also reiterated its commitment to smoothly hand over these efforts to the upcoming BRICS chairmanship.

Transport ministers, senior officials, and technical experts from BRICS member states participated in this meeting. This four-day program, which included the meeting of senior officials, the meeting of transport ministers, and bilateral engagements, also featured cultural presentations showcasing the rich diversity of BRICS nations. It provided an important platform to enhance mutual understanding, strengthen people-to-people relations, and solidify personal and institutional relationships among the participating delegations.