The Chennai Declaration, also called the Chennai Consensus, was adopted at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting under India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026. It provides a framework for strengthening cooperation in science, technology, research infrastructure and innovation.
The Declaration envisions a people-centred and future-ready BRICS STI ecosystem through collaborative research, shared scientific infrastructure, talent mobility and responsible use of frontier technologies. It seeks to harness innovation for sustainable development across BRICS countries.
APSC Relevance: BRICS, Science Diplomacy
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