BRICS Nations adopt Joint Declaration for industrial cooperation

The 10th BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting, held under India's chairship, concluded in Jaipur on Thursday with member countries adopting a joint declaration for strengthening industrial cooperation and promoting innovation-driven growth. Held under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", the meeting brought together industry ministers and senior representatives from BRICS nations to deliberate on enhancing industrial capabilities, leveraging technological transformation and expanding collaborative opportunities.
Addressing the gathering, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said BRICS countries must convert aspirations into practical innovation and cooperation, and leverage their complementary strengths to build resilient industries. He noted that the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) has emerged as a key mechanism for such collaboration.Goyal also recalled the evolution of BRICS since its first summit in 2009 and appreciated Brazil's leadership in 2025, adding that India aims to carry forward the agenda through a pragmatic and proactive approach.
The meeting also emphasised strengthening transport and logistics systems linked to industrial resilience, including GIS-based infrastructure and city logistics planning. During the meeting, participating countries shared their national perspectives and policy priorities, underlining a common focus on accelerating digital transformation, building resilient industrial ecosystems and addressing shared development challenges.