Modi warns BRICS on weaponising critical minerals
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Modi warns BRICS on weaponising critical minerals

The Hindu··13 Sept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13 warned against weaponisation of technology and critical minerals. On the BRICS Summit's final day in New Delhi, he said members agreed on an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases. He cited logistics supply chain work and disaster early warning data guidelines. He said the world expects concrete results in BRICS' third decade.

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What It Means For You

  • BRICS agreed cooperation tools on disease early warning, disaster data and logistics resilience.
  • Modi linked the warning to inclusive technology adoption across the grouping.
  • Outreach remarks framed BRICS solutions as meant for Global South countries too.

What's Happening

  • Modi spoke in opening and closing remarks on day two of the New Delhi summit.
  • He listed a BRICS incubator network and a proposed startup innovation fund.
  • He did not name any country while flagging weaponisation of technology and minerals.

What India Put On The Table

  • India's presidency theme covered resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
  • He said pandemics, climate disasters and supply shocks show crises cross borders.
  • Hindustan Times said the outreach included 10 members and as many partner countries.
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