What happened
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari addressed the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS Chairship in Nagpur and called for stronger cooperation among BRICS nations on transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future-ready.
The Union Minister said the BRICS grouping, representing nearly half of the world's population, has a unique opportunity to shape global mobility through innovation, partnership and shared responsibility.
Background and context
India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. Nitin Gadkari described the approach as people-centric and inspired by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning the world is one family.
The address placed transport within a broader development agenda: cleaner, safer, smarter and more efficient mobility; regional connectivity; and sustainable economic growth.
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