7th Meeting of BRICS Working Group concluded in Salvador, Brazil

03.10.2025 - 03.10.2025

Salvador, Brazil — The 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Materials Science and Nanotechnology concluded successfully in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, from September 28th to October 2nd, 2025. The event was held within the framework of the Brazilian Materials Research Society (B-MRS) Meeting.

Representatives from Brazil, India, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates attended the meeting. The gathering was hosted by Brazil as the current BRICS chair.

The meeting focused on several critical areas:
Delegates emphasized the importance of closer collaboration between the Working Group and the BRICS Academies of Science Forum. Discussions centered around the 41 ongoing projects under the BRICS STI framework program. Plans were laid out for creating thematic subgroups, a digital cooperation platform, and an annual activity calendar. Strategies were developed to facilitate the inclusion of new BRICS members into the working group’s activities.

The meeting outlined several key initiatives:
Strengthening the BRICS Network Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (BRICS-NCMSN). Proposed creation of sections on nano safety, sustainability, and researcher mobility. The 8th meeting is proposed to be held in India in 2026 under India’s BRICS presidency

The meeting successfully reinforced BRICS’ commitment to advancing materials science and nanotechnology research. Delegates expressed their readiness to intensify joint research projects, promote researcher mobility, and enhance cooperation between member countries.

The event marked another significant step in strengthening scientific collaboration within the BRICS framework, paving the way for future innovations in materials science and nanotechnology.