In a veiled dig at China, PM Modi urges Brics to ‘prevent weaponisation’ of rare earths

In a veiled dig at China, PM Modi urges Brics to ‘prevent weaponisation’ of rare earths

PM Modi has urged BRICS nations to work together to secure supplies of critical minerals and cautioned against any country using these resources as a “weapon,” in remarks seen as a veiled swipe at China’s export restrictions on rare earths.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the first plenary session of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, 2025. Image- AFP