Deliberations reflected spirit of BRICS of mutual respect, says Ministry
The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting has adopted the framework for collaboration on circularity in infrastructure, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Transport Decarbonisation, Urban Mobility Hub, Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation and BRICS Railway Research Network.
The meeting, held in Nagpur under India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026 on 11 July, marked a significant milestone in deepening transport cooperation among BRICS member countries. It was preceded by the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) Senior Officials’ Meeting on 9-10 2026, during which senior officials finalised the agenda outcomes and Ministerial Declaration for adoption by the Ministers.
With the consensus and a participative approach, the Transport Ministers and Heads of Delegation were able to conclude on the Declaration which captured collective commitment across all priority areas. The deliberations reflected the spirit of BRICS of mutual respect, equality and consensus, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 12 July.
“India expressed its appreciation for the constructive engagement and valuable contributions of all BRICS member countries, whose collective efforts enabled the successful conclusion of the Meeting,” said the Ministry. “India also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of these initiatives to the successive BRICS Chairmanship,” it added.
Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari thanked each and every member of the delegation for their support and arriving at the successful outcome of the Ministerial meeting.
The Meeting brought together Transport Ministers, senior officials and technical experts from BRICS Member Countries. The four-day programme, comprising the Senior Officials’ Meeting, the Transport Ministers’ Meeting and bilateral engagements, also featured cultural presentations that showcased the rich diversity of BRICS nations.
It provided a valuable platform to deepen mutual understanding, foster people-to-people connect, and strengthen both interpersonal and institutional ties among the participating delegations, said the Ministry. Fiinews.com
