BRICS leaders denounce the Pahalgam incident on April 22: Zero tolerance on terror
The BRICS leaders denounced the Pahalgam terror attack “in the strongest terms” and urged “combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing, and safe havens” in a statement adopted late Sunday night at the ongoing summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Although no names were mentioned in the proclamation, it is believed that Pakistan is the target of the cross-border terror reference.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Pahalgam as a “direct attack on the soul, identity, and dignity of India” during his remarks at the BRICS meeting on peace and security. According to him, “there should be no hesitation” and “giving silent consent to terrorism, supporting terror or terrorists” for “personal or political gain” should never be tolerated.
About the Pahalgam attack, the BRICS declaration stated, “We strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, during which 26 people were killed.”
The statement echoed the stance of the Indian government’s multi-party political delegations that had previously been sent to international capitals: “We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism.”
“We demand that the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism be finalized and adopted within the UN system as soon as possible. The resolution stated, “We demand coordinated efforts against all terrorists and terrorist organizations designated by the UN.”
China has previously obstructed UN efforts to impose sanctions on terrorists and terrorist organizations located in Pakistan.”Terrorism has become the most serious challenge for humanity today,” Modi stated in his speech. India was recently the target of a wicked and inhumane terrorist act. The Pahalgam terrorist incident on April 22 was a direct assault on India’s identity, spirit, and integrity. This act was a blow to humanity as a whole, not just to India. I want to sincerely thank the friendly nations during this time of sorrow.
who stood with us, who expressed support and condolences.”
“Our ‘principle,’ not merely a ‘convenience,’ should be to condemn terrorism.” It would be a betrayal of humanity if we first identify the nation where the attack occurred and the people targeted. The imposition of punishment on terrorists should not be hesitant. It is impossible to place terrorists’ sympathizers and victims on the same scale. Under no circumstances could it be acceptable to encourage terror or terrorists or to give quiet permission to terrorism for political or personal benefit. When it comes to terrorism, there should be no distinction between words and deeds. The question of whether we are sincere in our efforts to combat terrorism naturally comes up if we are unable to accomplish this,” he stated.
“Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century,” Modi remarked during his speech on the “Reform of Global Governance” session. Numerous nations that are vital to the modern global economy nevertheless do not have a voice in decision-making. This goes beyond representation; it also involves efficacy and trustworthiness. These organizations are comparable to a SIM-card-equipped cell phone without a network in the absence of the Global South. They cannot satisfy the demands of the twenty-first century or operate effectively.
“BRICS’s ability to adapt to changing times is demonstrated by its growth and the addition of new partners. We now need to show the same commitment to reforming organizations such as the WTO, the UN Security Council, and multilateral development banks. In the era of artificial intelligence, where technology advances weekly, it is intolerable for international organizations to remain unreformed for eight decades. He asserted that 21st-century software cannot be used on typewriters from the 20th century.
We emphasize that the Global South will have a stronger voice as a result of the UN Security Council overhaul. We reaffirm our support for Brazil’s and India’s ambitions to be more involved in the UN, especially its Security Council,” the statement read.
India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran are all members of the BRICS alliance. Sunday marked the start of the two-day summit.