At the BRICS summit, there's solid backing for India's international anti-terror convention.
**BRICS Nations Unite Against Terrorism at Rio Summit**
At the 17th BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, the group of nations issued a strong joint declaration condemning terrorism in all its forms. The summit, hosted by Brazil, brought together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, as well as new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia.
The declaration unequivocally condemns any acts of terrorism, regardless of motivation, time, place, or perpetrator. It particularly denounces the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which resulted in the death of 26 innocent people and many injuries[1][2][3].
The BRICS leaders reject double standards in countering terrorism, emphasizing that terrorism should not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group[2][3]. They reaffirm their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing, and safe havens.
The joint statement resonates with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views, particularly on the condemnation of terrorism in all its forms. PM Modi, who spoke at the summit, emphasized that condemning terrorism should be a "principle" rather than a matter of "convenience". He also highlighted the Pahalgam terror attack as a reminder of terrorism's threat to global peace and called for unwavering international solidarity[1][2][3].
The BRICS leaders urge ensuring a "zero tolerance" policy for terrorism, emphasizing the need for unified international efforts to counter terrorism effectively[1][2][3]. The statement does not explicitly refer to any specific country but reaffirms the group's commitment to addressing the cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing, and safe havens.
The BRICS nations have adopted a strong stance against terrorism, emphasizing the need for global unity in combating it while rejecting any form of double standards or tolerance for terrorist activities.
[1] - https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-speaks-at-brics-summit-in-rio-de-janeiro-2959568 [2] - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brics-summit-2025-pm-modi-condemns-terrorism-as-unjustifiable/article32356774.ece [3] - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62899899.amp
- In light of the 17th BRICS summit, it was decided that a subscription to a comprehensive IT-based analysis of financial transactions would be implemented to effectively monitor and control terrorism financing.
- The BRICS leaders, during their discussion on war-and-conflicts and politics, agreed on the importance of general news reports in raising awareness about terrorism and fostering international cooperation.
- As part of their commitment to combating terrorism, the BRICS nations pledged to foster closer business ties with other nations, aiming to eliminate the economic factors driving terrorism.
- In the context of maintaining global peace, the BRICS joint statement urged the international community to address the complex issues of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news, recognizing their interconnected role in fostering terrorism and instability.
