Jaipur: The Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting concluded successfully today in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting brought together Industry Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries to culminate the ministerial engagement under the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR).
The major outcome of the meeting was the adoption of the Joint Declaration of the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting. The Declaration reflects the collective commitment of member countries to move beyond dialogue toward the implementation of practical instruments of cooperation that strengthen industries and improve lives.
Held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the meeting provided a platform for member countries to deliberate on strengthening industrial capabilities, harnessing technological transformation, and creating greater opportunities for collaborative action.
Addressing the meeting, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry (CIM), emphasized that in a rapidly evolving landscape, aspirations must be translated into practical innovation and cooperation. He underscored that BRICS countries must leverage their complementary strengths to build resilient industries and highlighted that PartNIR has evolved into the principal mechanism for this collaboration.
He noted that India's Chairship seeks to provide continuity while fostering greater confidence among businesses, investors and innovators, and advancing practical cooperation that delivers tangible outcomes for all BRICS members.
The CIM apprised the gathering of the significant progress achieved under India's BRICS Chairship through PartNIR. He also highlighted the outcomes of the extensive deliberations undertaken by the Advisory Group and the thematic Working Groups across the four priority areas identified by India, aimed at establishing enduring institutional mechanisms to deepen industrial cooperation among BRICS member countries. These included the finalisation of the Framework for Cooperation in the SME Working Group, the adoption of Terms of Reference and Action Plan for Working Group on Photovoltaic Industry, finalisation of the Action Plan on innovation-led growth by Startups. Further, the importance of resilient industry related transport and logistics systems, including GIS-based Infrastructure Planning and City Logistics Planning were highlighted.
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, reaffirmed India's commitment to fostering stronger industrial partnerships among BRICS Member Countries and highlighted the role of cooperation, innovation and mutual trust in building a resilient and inclusive industrial future.
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During the Meeting, Industry Ministers and Heads of Delegation from BRICS Member Countries shared their national perspectives, highlighting key policy initiatives, priorities, and achievements in promoting industrial development.
The statements underscored a shared commitment to strengthening industrial capabilities, accelerating digital and technological transformation, fostering resilient and inclusive industrial ecosystems, and enhancing cooperation to address common development challenges.
Member countries reaffirmed the importance of the PartNIR as a key platform for advancing practical collaboration, knowledge sharing, capacity building, and industrial innovation among BRICS members.
