<p>In 2015, the first BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting was held in Moscow, Russia. The meeting passed the Communiqu &eacute; on Expanding Cooperation in SMS and ICT, emphasizing the importance of ICT and the necessity of expanding cooperation in the ICT field, promoting the use of broadband access, committed to narrowing the digital divide, working together to promote the diversification of software and IT equipment in the world market, and establishing a network governance mechanism based on the principles of multilateralism, democracy, transparency, and mutual trust. Minister Miao Wei led a delegation to attend the meeting and delivered speeches at the opening ceremony, enterprise roundtable, and press conference. More than 20 BRICS information and communication companies, including China Telecom, China Mobile, ZTE, Huawei, and Inspur, participated in the BRICS IT Enterprise Forum held during the conference.</p>

<p>In 2016, the second BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting was held in Bangalore, India. The meeting adopted the Communique and the BRICS ICT Development Agenda and Action Plan. The Communiqu &eacute; emphasizes the driving role of the digital economy, by expanding cooperation in the field of ICT, promoting the inclusive development of the digital economy at the strategic level, and achieving the empowerment of the people and society; Encourage and promote competition, reduce artificial access barriers, strengthen regulatory consistency, and accelerate the diversification process of the global ICT market. The Action Plan includes six key areas of cooperation. Vice Minister Liu Lihua led a delegation to attend the conference and delivered speeches at the opening ceremony, digital economy roundtable, high-level plenary session, and other related events. Chinese enterprises such as Inspur and Dawn participated in exhibitions and exhibitions held at the same time as the conference.</p>

<p>On September 4, 2017, the Third BRICS Conference of Communication Ministers was held in Hangzhou, China, with Vice Minister Liu Lihua attending the meeting. Focusing on the theme of "Information and Communication Technology Innovation and Integrated Development in the Digital Economy Era", this ministerial meeting has adopted the "Declaration of the Third BRICS Ministerial Conference on Communication", reaching multiple consensus on digital economy, inclusive growth, technological innovation, and industrial integrated development. At the same time as the meeting, a roundtable meeting of communication enterprises from BRICS countries was held. Representatives of communication enterprises, industry associations, and research institutions from BRICS countries introduced the development of their country's communication field, and conducted extensive exchanges on how to expand cooperation in the communication field and achieve complementary advantages. The Russian Open Mobile Platform Company and Shenzhen Xingfei Technology Co., Ltd. held a cooperation signing ceremony, and the "Directory of Enterprise Delegations to the Third BRICS Communication Ministers' Conference" was distributed at the same time.</p>

<p>On September 14, 2018, the Fourth BRICS Conference of Communication Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa, with Vice Minister Chen Zhaoxiong leading a delegation to attend. The theme of the conference is "Promoting Industrial Development and the Participation of Small and Medium Enterprises, Promoting Inclusive Growth". At the same time, a business dialogue meeting and an ICT cooperation working group meeting were held. The meeting discussed how BRICS countries can strengthen cooperation in policy supervision, technology research and development, small and medium-sized enterprise informatization, and digital transformation in the context of the new industrial revolution, and adopted the Ministerial Declaration. Our key focus and promotion of industrial digital transformation, digital economy, and small and medium-sized enterprise informatization are included in the ministerial declaration. The meeting agreed to our proposal to establish a working mechanism for implementing the New Industrial Revolution Partnership within the framework of the BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting, and decided to establish a digital BRICS task force responsible for promoting cooperation in key areas. The meeting discussed and approved the construction plan for the BRICS Future Network Research Institute, which I jointly removed from the household with India. It was decided to establish the Future Network Research Institute, and national research institutions from various countries will jointly carry out research on key technologies in the future network.</p>

<p>On August 14, 2019, the 5th BRICS Conference of Communication Ministers was held in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, with Vice Minister Chen Zhaoxiong leading a delegation to attend. This meeting held in-depth discussions on policy priorities in the information and communication field of BRICS countries, cooperation between governments and enterprises, strengthening BRICS writing under the multilateral mechanism, and promoting digital transformation. The meeting reviewed and approved the outcome document of the 5th BRICS Conference of Ministers of Communication, the Brasilia Declaration, which clarified the scope of responsibilities of the BRICS Future Network Research Institute. Consensus was reached in encouraging stakeholders to participate in BRICS cooperation in the field of information and communication, deepening practical cooperation in multiple fields such as infrastructure connectivity, digital technology innovation, digital transformation, digital governance, and establishing a digital BRICS task force. During the meeting, Chen Zhaoxiong had a meeting with Marcos Pentes, Minister of Science and Technology Innovation and Communications of Brazil, exchanging views on topics such as 5G, digital technology research and development and industrialization, digital transformation, and digital skills training for labor, and reached a broad consensus on the next steps of cooperation between the two sides.</p>

<p>On September 18, 2020, the 6th BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting was held via video. The theme of the conference is "Global Digitization: New Opportunities and Challenges". The meeting adopted the Declaration of the BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting. Discussed the various new challenges facing the world today and the new opportunities brought to the information and communication development of BRICS countries. Emphasizing the need for BRICS countries to unite more closely, promote the spirit of BRICS, deepen BRICS cooperation, maintain global data and supply chain security, jointly shoulder responsibilities in the digital age, and achieve win-win cooperation and common development. Jointly seize the new opportunities brought by global digitization, strengthen macro policy coordination in the digital field, carry out international cooperation in the digital field, and promote the continuous revitalization of the world economy.</p>

<p>On October 22, 2021, the 7th BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting was held via video. The theme of the conference is "The Digital Divide: Traditional Obstacles and Emerging Challenges in the New Digital Era". The meeting passed the Declaration of the 7th BRICS Conference of Communication Ministers, promoting the formation of consensus on maintaining the security and stability of the industrial chain supply chain, strengthening joint research and development of artificial intelligence, and clarifying the scope of responsibilities of the Digital BRICS Task Force, promoting the transformation of the BRICS digital cooperation mechanism from concept to action. China reiterates its willingness to uphold the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, and promote cooperation in the field of communication towards a higher quality direction. Adhere to co construction and sharing, fully leverage the synergies and complementary advantages of various countries, and strengthen digital infrastructure and capacity building. Adhere to integration and growth, promote the deep integration of new generation information technology and manufacturing, and enhance the level of digital transformation. Adhere to open innovation, encourage joint research in areas such as technology, standards, and rules, and enhance the competitiveness of the digital industry.</p>

<p>On July 6, 2022, the 8th BRICS Conference of Ministers of Communication was held via video, and extensive and in-depth discussions were held on the theme of "using information and communication technology to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and deepen cooperation to achieve stronger, green, and healthy development". All parties highly appreciated China's constructive role as the presidency and fully recognized the progress made in BRICS communication cooperation this year. The meeting reviewed and passed the Declaration of the 8th BRICS Conference of Ministers of Communication, emphasizing the need to implement the outcomes and consensus of the leaders' meeting, further consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, deepen practical cooperation in the field of information and communication among BRICS countries, continuously strengthen mechanism construction, and inject strong momentum into the high-quality development of BRICS.</p>

<p>On August 4, 2023, the 9th BRICS Conference of Communication Ministers was held in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the conference is "Achieving Universal Connectivity and Prospering the Digital Economy". The meeting reviewed and passed the 9th BRICS Communication Ministers' Declaration, which reached important consensus on issues such as facility connectivity, digital governance, technology application, and talent cultivation. It welcomed China's initiative for digital transformation cooperation for small and medium-sized enterprises, and unanimously agreed to accelerate joint action in infrastructure construction, artificial intelligence development, and other areas. It also agreed to rely on the BRICS Future Network Research Institute The Digital BRICS Task Force has reached a consensus on further deepening cooperation in technology research and development, talent training, and other areas.</p>