The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, marking an important step towards strengthening transport cooperation among BRICS member countries. The meeting culminated in the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Ministerial Declaration 2026, outlining a common framework for collaboration in sustainable, resilient, and innovative transport systems.
Prior to the ministerial meeting, the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) Senior Officials’ Meeting finalized the agenda and draft declaration.
3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting
Venue & Timeline
- Venue: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Senior Officials’ Meeting (TWG): 9–10 July 2026
- Transport Ministers’ Meeting: 11 July 2026
- Hosted under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026.
Theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
- The theme emphasized strengthening transport systems through sustainable development, innovation, and international cooperation.
Participating Countries
- Transport Ministers and senior officials participated from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, China, Russia, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran
- The meeting also brought together: Heads of Delegation, Senior government officials, Technical experts
Key Highlights
- Declaration adopted through consensus and mutual agreement.
- Reflects BRICS principles of: Equality, Mutual respect, Consensus-based decision-making.
- Builds upon deliberations held during the BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) meetings.
Ministerial Declaration 2026
The meeting concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Ministerial Declaration, reflecting the collective commitment of member countries towards strengthening transport cooperation.
Major Areas of Cooperation
The Declaration provides a common framework for collaboration in:
- Circularity in Infrastructure: Promoting sustainable and resource-efficient infrastructure development.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Enhancing cooperation in the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to reduce aviation emissions.
- Urban Mobility Hubs: Encouraging integrated and efficient urban transport systems.
- BRICS Railway Research Network: Promoting joint research and knowledge sharing in railway technology, infrastructure, and operations.
Transport Decarbonisation
- Supporting low-carbon transport systems.
- Promoting environmentally sustainable mobility solutions.
Logistics & Supply Chain Cooperation
- Strengthening resilient logistics networks.
- Enhancing supply chain connectivity among BRICS countries.