BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology, critical minerals
Prime Minister flagged serious concerns over the "weaponisation of technology and critical minerals", saying it could hinder shared progress and prosperity
On September 13, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the weaponization of technology and critical minerals at the BRICS summit. He emphasized that rising geopolitical tensions are adversely affecting ordinary lives worldwide, urging the group to unite and drive inclusive growth, especially in the Global South. The Indian leader highlighted the importance of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability under India's presidency of the BRICS grouping.
Modi stressed the need to enhance the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System to prevent and respond to infectious diseases, and to establish guidelines for an early warning data integration mechanism. Additionally, he announced the formulation of a BRICS logistic supply chain cooperation framework to bolster supply chains' reliability and resilience.
Modi noted that the Global South's confidence in BRICS has grown, and the grouping must collaborate to tackle challenges faced by developing nations.
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