India And Brazil Sign ICT MoU To Strengthen Digital And Telecom Cooperation

New Delhi witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Brazil on August 21, 2026, to enhance cooperation in the fields of telecommunications and information and communications technologies (ICTs) at the BRICS ICT Track Meeting. This agreement, announced on X by the Department of Telecommunications, aims to boost digital innovation, bolster digital infrastructure, and promote collaboration in emerging technologies.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasized the importance of fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups by creating an enabling ecosystem that encourages research, technological collaboration, and inclusive economic growth. The MoU, signed with H.E. Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications from Brazil, was part of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting held in Pune.

Scindia highlighted that the MoU would deepen bilateral collaboration in universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices.

The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening India-Brazil cooperation in the digital and telecom space, aiming to create a secure and inclusive digital future. The BRICS ICT Track Forum, established at the 7th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting hosted by India in 2021, serves as a multi-stakeholder platform for cooperation among BRICS member countries.

During the meeting, discussions focused on cybersecurity, Trustworthy ICTs, and Sustainable and Resilient Digital and ICT Ecosystems, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to digital development while safeguarding privacy, public interest, and vulnerable users.