India and Brazil have signed a new telecommunications and ICT agreement to strengthen digital infrastructure, innovation, cybersecurity and emerging technology cooperation.

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• India and Brazil signed the memorandum on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting held in Pune.
• The agreement was signed by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Brazil’s Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
• The memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, research, innovation and new communication systems.
• Both countries will promote universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, technology capacity building and the exchange of successful practices.
• The partnership will encourage knowledge sharing, technical expertise and joint efforts to develop advanced communication technologies through research and innovation.
• India and Brazil also agreed to strengthen coordination in international telecommunications and technology forums, supporting common digital development priorities.
• The agreement gains importance during India’s 2026 BRICS chairship, with trusted technology, digital transformation and inclusive connectivity becoming key cooperation areas.
• The broader India-Brazil partnership also covers trade, investment, agriculture, energy, science, technology, digital cooperation and cybersecurity.