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India and Brazil Sign ICT MoU for Digital Cooperation
India and Brazil agreed to work more closely on telecommunications and digital technology.
They signed an agreement during a BRICS communications meeting in Pune.
The countries want to improve internet connections and digital infrastructure.
They also want to support new technologies and digital innovation.
Officials will share knowledge, train people and exchange best practices.
Cybersecurity and protecting children online were important discussion topics.
The agreement also includes digital public infrastructure.
BRICS participants discussed making internet access affordable and building systems that use less energy and withstand climate challenges.
The MoU creates a framework for future cooperation but does not immediately promise specific projects or investments.
India and Brazil signed an MoU to deepen telecommunications and ICT cooperation.
The agreement covers digital innovation, infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Cooperation will include digital public infrastructure, capacity building and exchanges of technical knowledge and best practices.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Frederico de Siqueira Filho signed the agreement in Pune during the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting.
BRICS discussions also addressed trustworthy ICTs, child online protection, affordable connectivity and resilient digital infrastructure.
- Who
- India and Brazil, represented by Communications Ministers Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
- What
- The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on telecommunications and information and communications technologies.
- Where
- Pune, India, on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting and BRICS ICT Track Meeting.
- When
- Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the date attached to an event post.
- Why
- To expand cooperation on connectivity, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building and best-practice exchanges.
Key facts
- Agreement
- Memorandum of understanding on telecommunications and ICT cooperation
- Signatories
- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Frederico de Siqueira Filho
- Event
- 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting
- Location
- Pune, India
- Cooperation areas
- Universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building and technical exchanges
- BRICS discussion topics
- Trustworthy ICTs, child online protection, privacy, affordable connectivity, energy-efficient infrastructure and climate resilience
- Implementation
- The MoU establishes a framework for future initiatives but does not specify immediate projects or investments
Quotes
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
India’s Union Minister of Communications
“The MoU will deepen bilateral collaboration on universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building and exchange of best practices.”
firstpost.com
“We must foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups by creating enabling ecosystems that encourage research, technological collaboration, and inclusive economic growth.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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