Published: 11 July 2026Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways)International
BRICS Transport Ministers Adopt Ministerial Declaration at 3rd Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur Under India's Chairship
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 was held on 11 July 2026 and 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 the Ministerial Declaration for adoption by the Ministers.
The Meeting culminated in the unanimous adoption of the Ministerial Declaration, which set out 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 the BRICS Railway Research Network. Working through consensus and a participative approach, the Transport Ministers and Heads of Delegation concluded a Declaration that captured collective commitment across all priority areas. The deliberations reflected the BRICS spirit of mutual respect, equality and consensus.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari thanked each and every member of the delegation for their support and for 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 showcasing the rich diversity of BRICS nations, providing a platform to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen institutional ties among the participating delegations.
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With reference to the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting held in July 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministerial Meeting was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 11 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship 2026.
2. The Ministerial Declaration was adopted by a majority vote after the Senior Officials' Meeting failed to agree on its text.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation · Correct answer AStatement 1 is correct: the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting concluded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and the Ministerial Meeting was held on 11 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship 2026.
Statement 2 is incorrect on both counts. The Ministerial Declaration was adopted unanimously, not by a majority vote, and the Senior Officials' Meeting did not fail: the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group (TWG) Senior Officials' Meeting held on 9-10 July 2026 in fact finalised the agenda outcomes and the Ministerial Declaration for adoption by the Ministers. The deliberations reflected the BRICS spirit of mutual respect, equality and consensus.
Hence, only statement 1 is correct.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when was the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting held?
It was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Ministerial Meeting took place on 11 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, and was preceded by the 3rd BRICS Transport Working Group Senior Officials' Meeting on 9-10 July 2026.
What was the main outcome of the Meeting?
The Meeting culminated in the unanimous adoption of the Ministerial Declaration, which captured the collective commitment of BRICS member countries across all priority areas of transport cooperation.
Which areas of collaboration does the Ministerial Declaration cover?
It sets out a shared framework for collaboration on circularity in infrastructure, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Transport Decarbonisation, Urban Mobility Hub, Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation and the BRICS Railway Research Network.
What role did the Transport Working Group Senior Officials' Meeting play?
Held on 9-10 July 2026, it preceded the Ministerial Meeting. Senior officials used it to finalise the agenda outcomes and the Ministerial Declaration so that the Ministers could adopt it.
What commitment did India make regarding the continuity of these initiatives?
India reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of these initiatives to the successive BRICS Chairship, so that the work begun under India's Chairship carries forward.
