BRICS Must Work to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain: PM

The top leaders of BRICS held deliberations on a range of pressing challenges facing the globe at the summit in this seaside Brazilian city.

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The BRICS nations must work together to make supply chains for critical minerals and technology secure and ensure that no country uses these resources for its own "selfish gain" or as a "weapon" against others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the annual summit of the grouping.

In his address at a session on multilateralism, financial matters and artificial intelligence on Sunday, Modi also called for creation of global standards for use of AI to maintain transparency and prevent misuse.

The prime minister's comments on critical minerals came amid concerns over China restrictions on the export of the vital resources as well as its non-transparent policy approach in the sector.

"We need to work together to make supply chains for critical minerals and technology secure and reliable. It's important to ensure that no country uses these resources for its own selfish gain or as a weapon against others," Modi said.