<h1>Commerce Secretary Advocates for Stronger Global Trade Ties at BRICS Meeting; Focus on Digitalization and Climate Resilience.</h1> The Commerce Secretary participated in the 14th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. Key discussions included enhancing global value chains, digitalization, and collaboration in Special Economic Zones and MSMEs. The Secretary highlighted India's digital achievements and expressed concerns over climate-related trade measures. He called for cooperation on technology access and climate resilience. The meeting endorsed a Joint Communique and outcome documents, while bilateral discussions with various ministers addressed trade issues. The Secretary advocated for collective efforts to support MSMEs and accelerate digital transformation among BRICS nations.