Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India on August 21, 2026, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, Maharashtra. It promotes cooperation in emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. The MoU also covers Open RAN, Direct-to-Device connectivity, satellite technologies, cybersecurity, spectrum management and Digital Public Infrastructure. Brazil is a member of both BRICS and the G20, with Brasília as its capital and the Brazilian Real as its currency.