Brasilia, May 15 -- BRICS countries have signed a joint declaration pledging deeper cooperation in transport infrastructure, sustainable mobility and logistics. The agreement was reached during a BRICS Transport Working Group meeting held in Brasilia on Wednesday, as Brazil holds the rotating presidency of the bloc.

The declaration includes commitments to decarbonisation, sustainable fuels and modal integration, while rejecting unilateral restrictions that could hinder access to essential technologies. A key proposal is the creation of a BRICS Institute for Sustainable Transport, Mobility, and Logistics to promote best practices and climate-resilient infrastructure planning.

"This marks the first ministerial declaration focused solely o...