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United News of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
BRICS countries strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack, call for Zero tolerance against terrorism
Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) BRICS countries today condemned in ''strongest terms'' the Pahalgam terrorist attack and reaffirmed commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens. BRICS countries, in a Joint Declaration at the conclusion of their seventeenth Summit at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, called for ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism and also rejected the double standards in countering the scourge. Expressing strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation ''whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed,'' the Joint Declaration said terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant national and international law. ''We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens. We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism.'' Emphasizing the primary responsibility of States in combating terrorism, the BRICS countries called for global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats and said the States must fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the UN Charter and relevant international conventions and protocols, particularly international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law. They welcomed the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG position paper and said they looked forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation. They called for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework for concerted actions against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities. The BRICS countries reiterated commitment to preventing and combating illicit financial flows, including money laundering and financing of terrorism, extremism and proliferation, as well as other forms of transnational organized crime like drug trafficking, cybercrimes, crimes that affect the environment, illicit trafficking of firearms, trafficking in persons, corruption and the use of new technologies, including cryptocurrencies, for terrorist purposes. They underscored the importance of enhancing capacity-building and technical assistance, particularly for developing countries, to support the implementation of relevant international obligations and reaffirmed commitment to the principles of technical and non-politicized nature of international anti-criminal cooperation, including for the purpose of prevention and of financial investigations. 'We note the need to further strengthen such cooperation, including through relevant existing BRICS working groups, meetings of the BRICS countries' competent authorities and other forms of cooperation based on the documents adopted in BRICS, as well as the relevant international legal instruments to which BRICS countries are parties.' They emphasized the importance of creating conditions for safe development of the younger generation, reducing the risk of their involvement in illegal activities and welcomed the development of relevant international projects with the participation of young people. UNI RB GNK 1101
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At Brics, PM Modi Calls for Sanctions against Terrorists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said at the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro that the Pahalgam terrorist attack was a blow not only to India but to humanity and called upon the international community to sanction terror. 'There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. For personal or political gain, giving silent consent, supporting terror or terrorists, should not be acceptable,' the PM said in his intervention at the Peace & Security session at the summit. 'Victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale. There should be no difference between words and actions regarding terrorism.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like (46만원 지원할인) 모발이식 500모 49.5만원 지원할인 모발이식 더 알아보기 Undo The remarks came on a day when Brics leaders condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in the 'strongest terms' in their joint declaration at the summit under Brazilian presidency and called for concerted action against all United Nations-designated terrorists and terrorist entities. The 11-member grouping of developing countries also pledged to strengthen its counterterrorism cooperation . 'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed. We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens,' said the Rio de Janeiro declaration titled 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'. Live Events ET was the first to report that the 17th Brics summit, being held on July 6-7, would include references to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and put in place a robust formulation to counter terrorism globally. At the summit, Brics leaders urged the international community 'to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism'. They also called for expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the United Nations framework. It welcomed the activities of the Brics Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five subgroups based on the Brics Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the Brics Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG position paper. ET had reported on Sunday that intense negotiations in the run-up to the summit had led to the grouping—which includes South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia—agreeing to include most of India's references to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in the leaders' declaration. Deft diplomacy by India ensured backing from other members in this regard, according to people familiar with the matter. On the first day of the summit, PM Modi also made interventions at the session on 'Reform of Global Governance' and said that the global south has long been subjected to double standards in development, resource access, climate finance and security. He criticised mere 'token gestures' on issues such as clean technology and sustainability, urging major economies to do more. 'In this era of AI, where technology updates on a weekly basis, it is unacceptable that global institutions haven't undergone an update even once in eighty years. 21st-century software can't run on a 20th-century typewriter!' the PM said. On UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms, Brics adopted the strongest language yet, according to people in the know, as the leaders' declaration said, 'We stress that the United Nations Security Council reform will lead to the amplified voice of the global south. We reiterate support to the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council.' 'We reiterate our support for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council's memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including Brics countries to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular in the United Nations, including its Security Council,' Brics leaders said in the joint declaration, reflecting consensus on the issue of UNSC reforms reached after intense debate and negotiations. Brics also recognised the legitimate aspirations of African countries, as reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. The joint declaration condemned the imposition of unilateral coercive measures that are contrary to international law and opposed such measures, in the form of unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions. Brics members also condemned the military strikes against Iran since June 13, saying that they constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The bloc reiterated its grave concern over the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following the resumption of continuous Israeli attacks against Gaza and obstruction of the entry of humanitarian aid into the territory, and said that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The leaders welcomed the Brics Interbank Cooperation Mechanism's focus on facilitating and expanding innovative financial practices and approaches for projects and programmes, including finding acceptable mechanisms of financing in local currencies. They also tasked the ministers of finance and central bank governors of member nations to continue the discussion on the Brics Cross-Border Payments Initiative and acknowledged the progress made by the Brics Payment Task Force in identifying possible pathways to support the continuation of discussions on the potential for greater interoperability of Brics payments systems.
India Gazette
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reject double standards in countering terrorism
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in the 'strongest terms,' leaders of BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the 'cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens.' In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS summit, the leaders described terrorism as 'criminal and unjustifiable', regardless of the motive, and called for ensuring 'zero tolerance' for terrorism, rejecting 'double standards' in countering terror. The declaration stated, 'We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured. We reaffirm ourcommitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including thecross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens.' BRICS leaders reiterated that terrorism should not be linked with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group. 'We reiterate that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be heldaccountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant national and internationallaw. We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards incountering terrorism,' it added. The leaders of BRICS nations welcomed the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups, based on the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan, and the CTWG position paper. The joint declaration stated, 'We emphasize the primary responsibility of States in combatingterrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully complywith their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UnitedNations, in particular the purposes and principles thereof, and relevant internationalconventions and protocols, in particular international human rights law, internationalrefugee law and international humanitarian law, as applicable.' 'We welcome the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG position paper. We look forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation. We call for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework. We call for concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities,' it added. In the joint declaration, leaders of BRICS nations also condemned the attacks against bridges and railway infrastructure deliberately targeting civilians in the Bryansk, Kursk and Voronezh regions of Russia on May 31, June 1 and 5, resulting in multiple civilian casualties, including children. The leaders of the BRICS nations reiterated their commitment to preventing and combating illicit financial flows, including money laundering and the financing of terrorism, extremism and proliferation, as well as other forms of transnational organized crime, such as drug trafficking,cybercrimes, crimes that impact the environment, illicit trafficking of firearms, traffickingin persons, corruption and the use of new technologies, including cryptocurrencies, forillegal, in particular terrorist purposes. The joint declaration stated, 'In this regard, we underscore the importance of enhancing capacity-building and technical assistance, particularly for developing countries, to support the implementation of relevant international obligations. We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of technical and non-politicized nature of international anti-criminal cooperation, including for the purpose of prevention and of financial investigations.' 'We note the need to further strengthen such cooperation, including through relevant existing BRICS working groups, meetings of the BRICS countries competent authorities and other forms of cooperation based on the documents adopted in BRICS, as well as the relevant international legal instruments to which BRICS countries are parties. We emphasize the importance of creating conditions for the safe development of the younger generation, reducing the risk of their involvement in illegal activities, and welcomed the development of relevant international projects with the participation of young people,' it added. The BRICS 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. (ANI)
United News of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
17th BRICS Summit strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack
Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) The 17th BRICS Summit today strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism and terror financing. The 17th BRICS Summit in a joint statement, said on terrorism: 'We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. 'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured. 'We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens. 'We reiterate that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant national and international law. 'We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism. 'We emphasize the primary responsibility of States in combating terrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the purposes and principles thereof, and relevant international conventions and protocols, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, as applicable. 'We welcome the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG position paper. 'We look forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation. We call for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework. 'We call for concerted actions against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities.' The BRICS is a group formed by eleven countries: its five original members – Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa --and six new members admitted in 2024-25 - Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It serves as a political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries from the Global South and for coordination in the most diverse areas. The BRICS partner countries are: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan and Vietnam. UNI RN
India.com
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
BRICS Leaders Strongly Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Reject Double Standards In Countering Terrorism
In what is being viewed as a major diplomatic success for India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the BRICS countries on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while reaffirming their commitment to combatting cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and terrorist safe havens and also taking concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities. As many as 26 innocent tourists were massacred in the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a heinous act condemned throughout the world. The 'Rio de Janeiro Declaration' adopted after the first day's proceedings at the 17th BRICS Summit being held in the Brazilian city, expressed "strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable," regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. "We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured. We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens," read Paragraph 34 of the Rio Declaration. Investigations into the Pahalgam terror attack brought out the communication nodes of terrorists in and to Pakistan. A group calling itself The Resistance Front (TRF) - a front for the UN-proscribed Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba - had claimed responsibility for the attack. While committing the barbaric act in Pahalgam, the Pakistani terrorists killed Indian and Nepalese nationals and injured several others after segregating them on the basis of religion. "We reiterate that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant national and international law," the BRICS leaders jointly stated on Sunday. "We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism. We emphasise the primary responsibility of States in combating terrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the purposes and principles thereof, and relevant international conventions and protocols, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, as applicable," the declaration added. The leaders of the grouping also welcomed the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan and the CTWG position paper. "We look forward to further deepening counter-terrorism cooperation. We call for an expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework. We call for concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities," the declaration stated. Last month, while spotlighting the horrendous Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval had called for the urgent need to shun double standards in the fight against terrorism and take decisive actions against UN-proscribed terrorists and entities. Addressing the 20th meeting of the Security Council Secretaries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Beijing, NSA Doval said that India is deeply concerned about continued threat from terror groups designated by United Nations Security Council (UNSC), including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) — two of the most dangerous and state-supported terror outfits operating out of Pakistan - besides Al Qaeda, ISIS and its affiliates. In his intervention during the SCO meeting held in Beijing, he highlighted the need to shun double standards in the fight against terrorism and take decisive actions against UN-proscribed terrorists and entities like LeT, JeM and their proxies and dismantle their terror ecosystems. India had also called on SCO members to hold accountable the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of acts of cross-border terror and to help bring them to justice.
