Modi warns BRICS about weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
They publishedAt BRICS 2026, PM Modi warns ‘weaponisation’ of technology, critical minerals can hinder progress
First reportThe Hindu · 13 Sept, 06:51Z
Latest reportHindustan Times · 13 Sept, 08:25Z
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Why it matters
What
Modi warned BRICS that weaponising technology and critical minerals could hinder progress.
Why
He urged cooperation and inclusive growth, as BRICS adopted pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
Watch
BRICS plans include an early warning system, Startup Fund, Incubator Network, and digital agriculture efforts.
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Summary
- Modi warned weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress.
- BRICS leaders discussed inclusive access to technology and sustainable development.
- New BRICS initiatives include an Early Warning System for infectious disease.
- A BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and incubator network were announced to boost innovation.
- The New Delhi Declaration calls for reliable, diversified, resilient supply chains for minerals.
Summary
- Modi urges inclusive adoption of technology during Brics summit closing remarks.
- He says weaponisation of tech and minerals could hinder shared progress.
- Brics incubator network and startup fund proposed to boost innovation.
- Brics Network on Digital Agriculture aims to align AI and geospatial tech with farmers' needs.
- Xi Jinping attended the remarks, signaling a message to Beijing on supply chains.
Summary
- Modi cautioned that weaponising minerals and technology can hinder BRICS progress.
- He noted concerns over China’s export controls on rare earth elements since 2023.
- BRICS members discussed inclusive technology adoption and resilience against crises.
- An integrated early warning system and disaster guidelines were outlined for infectious disease.
- May talks tied critical minerals supply with US-led frameworks and Quad cooperation.
Summary
- Modi warned at BRICS summit that technology weaponisation could hinder progress.
- He called for cooperation and inclusive growth to meet global challenges.
- BRICS agreed on pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability.
- Initiatives include BRICS Integrated Early Warning System and Startup Fund.
- He highlighted networked efforts like BRICS Incubator Network and Digital Agriculture.