PARLIAMENTS OF 10 BRICS NATIONS STRONGLY CONDEMN PAHALGAM TERRORIST ATTACK AND AGREE TO COOPERATE ON A POLICY OF ZERO TOLERANCE AGAINST TERRORISM

PARLIAMENTS OF 10 BRICS NATIONS STRONGLY CONDEMN PAHALGAM TERRORIST ATTACK AND AGREE TO COOPERATE ON A POLICY OF ZERO TOLERANCE AGAINST TERRORISM

New Delhi/Brasilia 06 June 2025: The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum was held in Brasilia, Brazil on 4–5 June 2025, with participation from the parliaments of all 10 member countries, including India. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, along with a high-level parliamentary team.

The ten BRICS countries represented in this year’s forum were: India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Delegations from the parliaments of these countries actively participated in the conference and played a key role in shaping the joint declaration.

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Closing Ceremony of 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil on 6 June 2025

After multiple rounds of intensive discussions and deliberations, a broad consensus was reached on key global issues such as the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), global trade and economy, inter-parliamentary cooperation, global peace and security.

India’s stance on various issues was widely appreciated and was unanimously incorporated into the final joint declaration. In particular, India’s firm policy on countering terrorism was strongly acknowledged. India unequivocally condemned all terrorist attacks and emphatically advocated for the adoption of a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.

Addressing the Session on “BRICS Parliaments United for the Reform of the Multilateral Peace and Security Architecture” in Brasília, emphasized that global peace discussions must address the threat of terrorism. The recent attack in Jammu & Kashmir, claiming 26 innocent lives,… pic.twitter.com/NINCcKYx4f

The joint declaration strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, and member parliaments agreed to act collectively against terrorism. Shri Birla stressed the need for joint efforts to curb financial support to terrorist organizations, enhance intelligence sharing, prevent the misuse of emerging technologies, and promote cooperation in investigation and judicial processes.

India’s approach and leadership were specially recognized, and BRICS parliaments affirmed that active participation by all member nations is essential in ensuring global peace and security. Shri Om Birla, in his address, effectively presented India’s strong and clear position on various key subjects — reiterating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clearly stated and firm policy of strong and befitting response and zero tolerance against terrorism — especially with regard to global cooperation against terrorism, a just and balanced international order, participation in technological innovation, and democratic exchange.

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Closing Ceremony of 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil on 6 June 2025

 

INDIA ASSUMES THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF NEXT BRICS PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

At the conclusion of the conference, India was entrusted with hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum next year, and Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla was formally handed over the chairmanship.

India will now play an active role in strengthening cooperation among BRICS parliaments and advancing a shared approach to addressing global challenges.

At the Session on “Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation for Responsible and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence”, highlighted India’s vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is a unique confluence of our ancient civilizational values and modern technological innovation. It… pic.twitter.com/0ZhDDmW9Ed

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Closing Ceremony of 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil on 6 June 2025

Emphasized India’s deep commitment to BRICS at the Session on “Towards Stronger and More Durable BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation”. Highlighted that BRICS has emerged as a powerful voice of the Global South and a symbol of cooperation among diverse nations. The strength of… pic.twitter.com/xX5qgC1Rbh

The Indian Parliamentary Delegation was led by Shri Om Birla, Speaker, Lok Sabha, and included Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Shri Surendra Singh Nagar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Shri Vijay Baghel, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Shri Vivek Thakur, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Dr. Shabari Byreddy, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Shri Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General, Lok Sabha; Shri P.C. Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha, and senior officers from the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Closing Ceremony of 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil on 6 June 2025