BRICS Nations Stand United Against Terrorism

Global Leaders Call for Strong Action

Leaders from the BRICS nations spoke out against the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This attack tragically took 26 lives. The leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for a summit. They labeled the attack as “criminal and unjustifiable.” They urged the world to come together and fight terrorism in every form.

BRICS Leaders Speak Out

The BRICS leaders made their stance clear:

• They strongly condemn all terrorist acts.
• Terrorism is a crime and cannot be justified, no matter the reason.
• They expressed their strongest condemnation for the Pahalgam attack.

The BRICS nations promised to take a “zero tolerance” approach to terrorism. They stressed that the world must unite to fight this global threat.

Important Points from the BRICS Statement

• Terrorism should not be connected to any religion, ethnicity, civilization, or nationality.
• Those who commit terrorist acts must be held responsible under national and international law.
• Double standards in fighting terrorism must be rejected.
• Nations have the main responsibility to combat terrorism.
• International cooperation must follow the UN Charter, human rights law, and humanitarian law.

Fighting Terrorism Everywhere

The BRICS statement also condemned:

• The movement of terrorists across borders.
• The funding of terrorist activities.
• The existence of safe places for terrorist groups.

The leaders called for the completion of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) under the United Nations. This is a proposal that India has strongly supported for a long time.

BRICS Counter-Terrorism Work

The declaration welcomed the work of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five subgroups. These groups are based on the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Action Plan. The leaders look forward to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation even more.

They called for strong actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist groups. The BRICS nations are committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms and appearances.