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Modi Warns BRICS Against Weaponising Technology and Critical Minerals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to BRICS countries about working together during difficult times.
He said problems such as pandemics, climate disasters and supply-chain disruptions can affect many regions at once.
Modi warned that using technology or important minerals as weapons could slow development.
He said technology should be available fairly and used to help people.
BRICS countries agreed to improve warnings about infectious diseases and disasters.
They also discussed making supply chains more dependable.
New projects will connect startups, farmers, researchers and cities.
The countries said development should also protect the environment.
Their declaration supported fair access to minerals and technology.
Modi said BRICS is stronger when its diverse members cooperate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that weaponising technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress among BRICS countries.
Modi called for inclusive technology access, stronger resilience and development that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability.
BRICS agreed on an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases and guidelines for disaster-management data integration.
Proposed initiatives include a startup innovation fund, an incubator network, a digital agriculture network and a logistics supply-chain framework.
The New Delhi Declaration backed resilient critical-mineral supply chains, sovereign rights over resources and safe, secure and affordable technology access.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the BRICS countries.
- What
- Modi warned against weaponising technology and critical minerals and outlined initiatives to strengthen resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
- Where
- At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, including an open session at Bharat Mandapam.
- When
- The remarks were made on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit, held September 12–13, 2026, according to the articles.
- Why
- Because pandemics, climate disasters, supply-chain disruptions and global tensions can affect multiple regions, requiring more reliable cooperation and inclusive access to technology and resources.
Key facts
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host country
- India
- Location
- New Delhi
- Summit dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- Session theme
- Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth
- Early-warning initiative
- BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for infectious diseases
- Supply-chain initiative
- BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation Framework
- Declaration
- The New Delhi Declaration called for reliable, diversified, resilient, fair and sustainable critical-mineral supply chains.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India speaking at the BRICS Summit
“The weaponisation of technology and critical minerals can become a hurdle in our shared progress. Therefore, we have emphasised inclusivity in technology adoption.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Pandemics, climate disasters, and supply chain disruptions have demonstrated that in today's interconnected world, no crisis remains confined to a single region.”
republicworld.com
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