New Delhi, September 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s BRICS presidency has focused on the pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability and that, with the support of member countries, the shared vision has been transformed “into a win-win collaboration.”
Addressing the open session on the second day of the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, PM Modi also said that the BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation Framework will help make “our supply chains more reliable and resilient.”
“Under India’s presidency, we have focused all our efforts on four pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. I am pleased that, with your cooperation and support, we have been able to transform our shared vision into a win-win collaboration,” he said.
He said that under the umbrella of innovation, the BRICS Incubator Network will connect startups and incubators.
“We have proposed the BRICS Startup Innovation Fund to promote innovative and scalable solutions,” he noted.
The Prime Minister said the BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture will create new opportunities for farmers.
“Through this initiative, AI, geospatial technology, and digital public infrastructure will be aligned with the actual needs of farmers. The weaponization of technology and critical minerals could hinder our shared progress; therefore, we have emphasized inclusivity in the adoption of technology,” he added.
The theme of the open session is “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth.”
Earlier, PM Modi welcomed leaders on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit on Sunday.
The session is expected to provide an opportunity for BRICS leaders to deliberate on areas of common interest and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation among member countries while advancing an inclusive approach to global growth.
PM Modi will later hold meetings with several leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. (ANI)
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