3rd BRICS transport ministers' meeting adopts declaration on sustainable aviation fuel, infra circularity

Nagpur, July 12 (PTI) The 3rd BRICS transport ministers’ meeting concluded in Nagpur under India’s BRICS chairship 2026, marking a significant milestone in deepening transport cooperation among member countries and the adoption of a resolution on infrastructure circularity and other areas. The meeting culminated in the unanimous adoption of the ministerial declaration, outlining shared ideas and a 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, according to an official release. The ministerial meeting, held on Saturday, was preceded by the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) Senior Officials’ Meeting on July 9-10, during which senior officials finalised the agenda outcomes. The release stated that with a consensus and a participative approach, the transport ministers and heads of delegation were able to conclude the declaration, which captured collective commitment across all priority areas. The deliberations reflected the spirit of BRICS of mutual respect, equality and consensus, it added. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari thanked every member of the delegation for their support in achieving 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 release said. It added that 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 showcasing the rich diversity of BRICS nations. It provided a valuable platform to deepen mutual understanding, foster people-to-people connections, and strengthen both interpersonal and institutional ties among the participating delegations, the release added. PTI CLS NSK