The 2nd Meeting of BRICS Working Group on ICT Cooperation Held


time:2022-07-13 17:55

The 2nd Meeting of BRICS Working Group on ICT cooperation and BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFN) Council took place virtually on 20, 27-28, and 30 June 2022. Chaired by the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the Meeting was attended by representatives from line ministries and research institutions from BRICS countries.


The Chinese Chairship briefed the meeting on the arrangements of upcoming events, including the 8th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, the Digital BRICS Forum and BRICS Forum on Future Networks Innovation. The Meeting completed the consultation and reached consensus on the text of the Declaration of the 8th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting and the Work Plan for BIFN Council.  


Representatives commended the China Chairship for playing a constructive role in facilitating the discussion and consensus on the outcome documents, and noted that they will actively participate in   the activities to be held in Digital BRICS Week to jointly explore deepening cooperation on stronger, greener, and healthier development by using ICTs to achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.


(Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China of the People's Republic of China)