Modi Flags Weaponisation of Tech and Critical Minerals at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, warned against the weaponisation of technology and access to critical minerals, stating it hinders shared progress. He highlighted new BRICS initiatives to strengthen supply chains, enhance resilience against pandemics and climate disasters, and emphasized that the grouping must deliver concrete results rather than merely ideas. Modi also noted the growing confidence of Global South countries in BRICS, pointing out that their voices are heard and solutions are developed together with them.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- He warned against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals hindering global progress.
- Modi highlighted new initiatives to bolster supply chains and increase resilience against pandemics and climate disasters.
- He stressed that the 11-member grouping must focus on concrete results rather than mere ideas.
Exam Facts
- Event: 18th BRICS Summit
- Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Grouping size: 11 members
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