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India strengthens digital cooperation among BRICS at Pune meeting
India is hosting a big meeting with its friends in a group called BRICS.
The meeting is about working together on computers, the internet, and new technology.
It is called the BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting, and it is happening in a city called Pune.
India is the leader of the group this year.
The leader of the meeting, Amit Agrawal, said the group wants to innovate, cooperate, and transform for a strong future.
The members talked about things like artificial intelligence and new ways to communicate.
They also talked about how the internet can help factories and how to keep people safe from phone signals.
Next, they will talk about digital tools that everyone can use, like online services for people.
The goal is for all the countries to help each other and build better technology together.
India hosted the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in Pune.
India's Chairship theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Amit Agrawal outlined the ICT Track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future'.
The BRICS Institute of Future Networks reviewed national branch activities and Study Group updates on AI, next-generation communications, Industry 4.0, and electromagnetic field exposure.
Upcoming sessions will focus on Digital Public Infrastructure and the Digital BRICS Task Force.
- Who
- India and BRICS member countries, represented by officials including Amit Agrawal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications.
- What
- The 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting to strengthen digital cooperation and future network technologies.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- When
- During India's Chairship of the BRICS ICT Track, which began earlier this year; the meeting itself lasted three days.
- Why
- To share experiences, build common understanding, and shape a joint agenda for digital cooperation among BRICS members.
Key facts
- Event
- 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting
- Location
- Pune, India
- Duration
- Three days
- India's Chairship Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- ICT Track Theme
- Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future
- Key Official
- Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications
- Study Group Topics
- Artificial intelligence, next generation communications, Industry 4.0 internet applications, electromagnetic field exposure
- Upcoming Focus
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital BRICS Task Force
Quotes
Amit Agrawal
Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, India
“"We have worked closely together through successive Working Group meetings, thematic webinars, discussions on concept notes and regular exchanges among experts and officials."”
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“"Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future"”
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