Transport Ministers Adopt Ministerial Declaration at the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur

The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, marking a significant milestone in deepening transport cooperation among BRICS member countries.

Event Timeline
- 9–10 July 2026: Senior Officials’ Meeting (Transport Working Group) finalized agenda outcomes.
- 11 July 2026: Ministerial Meeting adopted the Ministerial Declaration unanimously.

Key Outcomes in the Declaration
- Circularity in infrastructure – promoting sustainable design and reuse.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – advancing cleaner aviation technologies.
- Transport decarbonisation – collective strategies to reduce emissions.
- Urban Mobility Hub – fostering smart, integrated city transport solutions.
- Logistics & supply chain cooperation – strengthening resilience and efficiency.
- BRICS Railway Research Network – collaborative innovation in rail transport.

Spirit of Cooperation
- Discussions reflected BRICS principles of mutual respect, equality, and consensus.
- Ministers and Heads of Delegation emphasized a participative approach to shared priorities.

India’s Role
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari thanked member nations for their support.
- India reaffirmed commitment to ensuring smooth transition of initiatives to future BRICS Chairships.
- The program also featured cultural presentations, strengthening people-to-people connections among BRICS nations.

Significance
- This meeting marks a milestone in deepening transport cooperation among BRICS countries.
- It sets a framework for sustainable, innovative, and inclusive transport systems across diverse geographies.

This Declaration positions BRICS as a collective driver of sustainable transport innovation, aligning infrastructure, aviation, logistics, and rail research with global decarbonisation goals.