As the 18th BRICS Summit continues to draw global acclaim for its meticulous execution and visionary agenda, an international expert has commended India’s leadership in steering the multilateral bloc towards cutting-edge technological cooperation.
Outlining the strategic roadmap for future growth, PM Modi noted that the declaration looks firmly towards tomorrow, committing the bloc to deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, quantum technologies, startups, MSMEs, science, and research. Speaking to ANI, Egyptian AI Expert Ahmed Elsharkawy lauded the mega-event, stating, “It was very well organised. India is a great leader to organise such an amazing and very well-structured event. This version of BRICS will be focusing more on discussing how to cooperate and collaborate on artificial intelligence, especially the sovereign AI project. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi emphasised that the declaration prioritises innovation, sustainability, and people-to-people ties to make cooperation increasingly practical and responsive to the aspirations of developing nations.
The high-profile gathering has successfully brought together current members and partner countries, reinforcing India’s leadership under its 2026 chairship. BRICS currently comprises 11 member states, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE, alongside ten partner countries that joined the framework in 2025, collectively shaping a resilient and cooperative global future.
Building upon these international perspectives, the two-day summit, held in the national capital under the overarching theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, has served as a crucial platform for advancing sustainable development, technological collaboration, and robust financial partnerships. “I thank all the fellow BRICS nations and their leaders for its adoption,” the Prime Minister stated.
