The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded with a powerful endorsement of India’s long-standing initiative—the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)—marking a significant diplomatic win for New Delhi.
Addressing the media after the summit, MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi highlighted that the leaders’ joint statement echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong stance against terrorism and reflected wide support for India’s global anti-terrorism proposal at the United Nations.
“Para 34 of the BRICS declaration condemns terrorism in all forms, including those who abet and finance it—covertly or overtly,” Ravi stated. “There’s also a reference to the cross-border movement of terrorists, the listing of terror groups, and solid backing for India’s CCIT.”
The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, first proposed by India at the UN in 1996, seeks to define terrorism under international law, criminalize it, and establish a framework for extradition and prosecution.
The declaration, while not naming any country explicitly, sent a clear signal to states providing safe havens or financial support to terrorists, underlining that such behavior is globally condemned.
“The message is very clear to our neighbours,” Ravi said, referring to India’s persistent concerns over cross-border terrorism.
The summit also strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism and welcomed the ongoing work of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG).
During the summit, PM Modi emphasized that condemning terrorism must be a universal principle, not a selective or political convenience.
“The Pahalgam attack was not just on India—it was an assault on the soul, identity, and dignity of our nation,” he said, calling for decisive international action and sanctions against terrorism and its enablers.
The 17th BRICS Summit, hosted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, included leaders from both founding and new member nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia. The group’s unified voice on terrorism underscores BRICS’ growing influence in shaping global security and multilateral governance.
