What happened?
On 7 July 2025, during the BRICS Outreach Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BRICS leaders and partner countries, calling for global institutional reforms and responsible AI governance. He underscored India’s initiatives like the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform, the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy, and the upcoming AI Impact Summit. Modi reiterated India’s commitment to sustainable development, secure critical mineral supply chains, and a multipolar world order that reflects the interests of the Global South.
Why it matters to India
PM Modi’s speech positions India as a thought leader in reforming outdated global institutions and shaping ethical AI norms. His emphasis on inclusive innovation, academic access, and agricultural collaboration advances India’s soft power and South-South cooperation. The call for equitable access to resources and knowledge resonates with India’s broader diplomatic efforts to champion the Global South. Hosting the AI Impact Summit further reinforces India’s ambitions in shaping emerging tech governance globally.