The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, marking a significant milestone in deepening transport cooperation among BRICS member countries. The Ministerial Meeting, held on 11th July 2026, was preceded by the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) Senior Officials’ Meeting on 9–10 July 2026, during which senior officials finalised the agenda outcomes and Ministerial Declaration for adoption by the Ministers.

The Meeting culminated in the unanimous adoption of the Ministerial Declaration, which outlayed a shared ideas and framework for collaboration on circularity in infrastructure, Sustainable Aviation Fuel ( SAF), Transport Decarbonisation, Urban Mobility Hub,  Logistics  Supply Chain Cooperation and BRICS  Railway Research Network.

With the consensus and a participative approach, the Transport Ministers and Heads of Delegation were able to conclude on the Declaration which captured collective commitment across all priority areas. The deliberations reflected the spirit of BRICS of mutual respect, equality and consensus.

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari thanked each and every member of the delegation for their support and arriving at the successful outcome of the Ministerial meeting.

India expressed its appreciation for the constructive engagement and valuable contributions of all BRICS member countries, whose collective efforts enabled the successful conclusion of the Meeting. India also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of these initiatives to the successive BRICS Chairship.

The Meeting brought together Transport Ministers, senior officials and technical experts from BRICS Member Countries. The four-day programme, comprising the Senior Officials' Meeting, the Transport Ministers' Meeting and bilateral engagements, also featured cultural presentations that showcased the rich diversity of BRICS nations. It provided a valuable platform to deepen mutual understanding, foster people-to-people connect, and strengthen both interpersonal and institutional ties among the participating delegations.

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