‘Reject double standards in countering terrorism’: BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam attack
The BRICS countries on Sunday condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and called for combating terrorism in all its forms, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens.
In a joint declaration, the multilateral grouping expressed “strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed”.
The group reiterated 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” under national and international laws.
BRICS comprises India, Brazil, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. The leaders of the BRICS nations met in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The declaration did not name Pakistan, whom New Delhi has accused of supporting cross-border terrorism. In the past, China has blocked attempts by India to sanction terror groups based in Pakistan at the United Nations.
The BRICS grouping has condemned terrorism in its past declarations too.
The BRICS nations on Sunday urged “to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism”.
The declaration also emphasised the “primary responsibility of states in combating terrorism and that global efforts to...
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