'We must secure supply chain of critical minerals, tech'

Brics member states should work together to make the supply chains for critical minerals and technology secure and reliable and ensure that no country uses these resources as "a weapon" against others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

- Rezaul H Laskar

Addressing a session of the summit focused on strengthening multilateralism, economic and financial matters and artificial intelligence, Modi said resolving concerns and encouraging innovation should be given equal importance in the governance of AI.

The Brics Summit adopted a leaders' statement on the global governance of AI that said countries should work together to address risks, build trust and ensure inclusive international collaboration and access to AI.