In the 1st multilateral meeting of the communications ministers of BRICS in Brasilia, India reiterates its commitment to building an enduring, future-ready partnership with all BRICS nations, particularly in connectivity, space sustainability, and digital ecosystem domains. Mr. Chadra Sekhkar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, voices India’s support for the declaration on "Universal and Meaningful Connectivity, Space Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, and Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem Development."

‘We reaffirm India's unwavering commitment to enduring, future-ready partnerships with all BRICS nations. Our cooperation is not episodic; it is structural, strategic, and spiritually anchored in mutual respect,’ Pemmasani says. 

Themes in Focus 

This year, under Brazil’s presidency, the group is set to focus its efforts on achieving four strategic priorities: universal and meaningful connectivity, space sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the development of a comprehensive digital ecosystem. The group includes 11 nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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India Voices Support 

‘Today, we stand united in consensus to advance collaboration across the digital future's vital pillars: Universal and Meaningful Connectivity, Space Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, and comprehensive Digital Ecosystem development,’ the minister said. 

India’s Stride in Digital Connectivity

The MoS highlights India’s approach and vision of digital governance. He refers to it as a combination of “civilizational wisdom and cutting-edge innovation.” Further, he says that India’s vision of digital expansion aims to be transformational and not transactional, guided by inclusion, equity, and technological empowerment for all. Beyond this, India holds the record for the fastest expansion of the 5G network across the nation, deploying over 4.7 lakh 5G base stations in just over two years.

Safeguarding Orbital Resources 

The MoS urged the BRICS committee to lead with oversight. He proposed that the committee develop a structured collaboration aimed at safeguarding orbital equity and ensuring resilience in space infrastructure. “Let space remain a shared frontier—driven by cooperation, not competition,” he adds. 

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Policies Empowering People 

‘In essence, our vision is simple but profound: to build a digital ecosystem that empowers every citizen inspires innovation, and delivers equitable progress. India is committed to championing this cause, not only domestically but as a voice for the developing world in global tech governance,’ Pemmasani said.