BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Summit Adopts Bengaluru Declaration on Urban Mobility
Primary region BRICS
Tags Policy · Economy
Regions BRICS · Asia
The 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders' Summit concluded in Bengaluru under the theme 'Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility,' bringing together delegates from nine BRICS countries. The summit adopted the Bengaluru Declaration and the BRICS SAI Work Plan 2027-28. India's CAG K Sanjay Murthy announced a special audit of 101 Indian cities to assess ease of living from citizens' perspective, noting that global congestion indices rose from 20% to 25% as of 2025, costing urban commuters 100-180 hours per year.
Strategic interpretation
The BRICS SAI summit reflects India's effort to use its 2026 BRICS chairmanship to advance governance-focused cooperation that sidesteps geopolitical divisions within the bloc. By focusing on urban mobility and audit standards, India positions BRICS as a functional cooperation platform rather than solely a counter-Western bloc.