Modi Warns Against Weaponisation of Critical Minerals at BRICS Summit

At the 2026 BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the "weaponisation" of critical minerals and technology, stating that geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability. Modi made the remarks during an outreach session, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin by his side. Xi Jinping also announced that China will lead the creation of open-source artificial intelligence for BRICS nations. The summit highlighted growing concerns over the use of essential resources as geopolitical tools.