Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Modi Warns of Technology and Critical Minerals Weaponisation at BRICS
PM Modi spoke at the BRICS Summit while Xi was present.
He warned that using technology and critical minerals as weapons could slow progress.
He called for technology to be adopted in an inclusive way.
Modi said BRICS would connect startups and incubators through a new network.
He also proposed a fund to support new and useful ideas.
Another proposed network would focus on digital farming.
It would use AI, maps and digital systems to help farmers.
The goal is to make new technology fit farmers’ real needs.
PM Modi warned that weaponising technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress.
He said the BRICS Incubator Network would connect startups and incubators.
India proposed a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund for innovative and scalable solutions.
The BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture aims to create new opportunities for farmers.
Modi said AI, geospatial technology and digital public infrastructure should reflect farmers’ actual needs.
- Who
- PM Modi spoke, with Xi present at the summit.
- What
- Modi presented proposals for BRICS innovation and digital agriculture while warning against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals.
- When
- At the BRICS Summit; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- At the BRICS Summit; no specific location is provided.
- Why
- To promote innovation, support startups, create opportunities for farmers and prevent technology and critical minerals from hindering shared progress.
- Speaker
- PM Modi
- Forum
- BRICS Summit
- Warning
- The weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress.
- Startup initiative
- Proposed BRICS Startup Innovation Fund
- Innovation network
- BRICS Incubator Network
- Agriculture initiative
- BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture
- Technologies mentioned
- AI, geospatial technology and digital public infrastructure