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BRICS Connectivity Conference in Moscow

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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The conference signals increased coordination among BRICS nations on trade and technology, potentially reducing reliance on Western-dominated systems. This could benefit infrastructure and technology companies in member countries, but may also introduce geopolitical uncertainties for global supply chains.

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An international conference titled 'Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation' was held in Moscow during India's BRICS Chairship, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, and experts from BRICS member states and invited countries. The conference focused on enhancing transport and trade corridor resilience, securing critical supply chains, and expanding technological cooperation, particularly in artificial intelligence. Recommendations from the conference are expected to contribute to the agenda for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September. Key speakers included Victoria Panova, Pavel Knyazev, and Nikhilesh Giri, who emphasized BRICS as a platform for new global governance models and called for reforms in international institutions. Discussions also covered alternative logistics networks like the International North-South Transport Corridor and the Northern Sea Route, as well as infrastructure financing through the New Development Bank.

80 BRICS participate in session
70 BRICS discussed AI cooperation
60 BRICS discussed alternative transport corridors
50 Nikhilesh Giri called for reforms United Nations
50 Nikhilesh Giri called for reforms World Bank Group
40 Victoria Panova described BRICS as key platform BRICS
40 New Development Bank financing infrastructure projects
40 Walter Desiderá Neto proposed joint investment in supercomputers
30 Pavel Knyazev stated BRICS evolved into strategic partnership BRICS
30 Philani Mthembu highlighted BRICS cooperation for African value chains
30 Shimellis Hailu Dessie advocated independent BRICS tech standards
20 Nilanjan Ghosh noted need for diversified networks
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BRICS is the central entity, hosting the conference to strengthen connectivity and cooperation among members.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Russia hosted the conference, reinforcing its role in BRICS and promoting alternative transport corridors.
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India holds the BRICS Chairship and used the conference to push for UN, IMF, and World Bank Group reforms.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 15.0
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Head of BRICS Expert Council-Russia, described BRICS as a key platform for global governance.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Russia's BRICS Sous-Sherpa, stated BRICS evolved into a strategic partnership.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 10.0
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India's Deputy Chief of Mission, called for reforms in UN, IMF, and World Bank Group.
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China participated in discussions on raw material processing and supply chains.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Brazil participated via its think tank representative, advocating for joint IT investments.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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South Africa's representative highlighted BRICS cooperation for African value chains.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Iran participated in resource session discussions.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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UAE experts contributed to transport and trade corridor sessions.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Ethiopia's representative advocated for independent BRICS tech standards.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Egypt participated in transport corridor discussions.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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NDB was discussed as a source of infrastructure financing for BRICS projects.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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ORF co-organized the conference under the BRICS Think Tanks Council.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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BRICS related Iran
Russia related India
Russia strategic partners China Russia considers China an indispensable strategic partner, relying heavily on its economic support and market for energy
Russia related Brazil
Russia related South Africa
Russia military ally Iran Russia considers Iran a strategic partner, receiving drone technology and military support, and aligning on geopolitical
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India related Brazil
India related South Africa
India related Iran
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