Union Minister Gadkari Calls for Stronger BRICS Cooperation

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future-ready, stating that the collective strength of the grouping presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of global mobility through innovation, partnership and shared responsibility.

Delivering the opening address at the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting under India’s BRICS Chairship, Shri Gadkari welcomed Transport Ministers, Heads of Delegation, senior officials and delegates from BRICS Member Countries to Nagpur and described the meeting as a significant step towards strengthening transport cooperation among emerging economies.

Calling for stronger BRICS collaboration, Shri Gadkari said common challenges relating to infrastructure financing, congestion, emissions, road safety and last-mile connectivity require collective solutions. He reaffirmed India’s readiness to deepen cooperation through knowledge sharing, capacity building, technological collaboration and joint research in green hydrogen, electric mobility, alternative fuels, digital transport systems and sustainable multimodal infrastructure.(UPDATED ON 11TH JULY 2026)