PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live Updates: World leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack; reject double standards

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PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for unified global action against terrorism, urging BRICS nations to shed hesitation in imposing sanctions on terrorists. Speaking at a session on peace and security at the 17th BRICS Summit, PM Modi said terrorism remains the most serious threat to the world and called for consistent, principled opposition to it—without political convenience or selective application. Citing the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, PM Modi described it as a "brutal and cowardly" assault on India's "soul, identity and dignity." He asserted that the attack was not just against India, but against humanity as a whole. 'There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists,' PM Modi declared, adding that 'the victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale.' His remarks appeared to be aimed at countries like China, which in the past has blocked attempts at the UN Security Council to designate Pakistan-based individuals as global terrorists. PM Modi also emphasized the need for a clear and unified stand, stating, 'Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just a 'convenience'." In a veiled reference to nations that selectively respond based on political interests, he added, 'If we first see in which country the attack took place, against whom, then it would be a betrayal of humanity.' The Prime Minister warned against giving silent approval to terrorism, saying, 'For personal or political gain, giving silent consent to terrorism, supporting terror or terrorists, should not be acceptable under any circumstances.' He questioned the seriousness of the international community's commitment to fighting terrorism if words and actions continue to diverge. PM Modi concluded by thanking countries that stood by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack and reiterated the need for global solidarity in the face of terrorism. The BRICS leaders are currently in Rio de Janeiro for the bloc's annual two-day summit, discussing key global and regional security challenges.
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'We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028': Brics declaration
Leaders of the BRICS nations have welcomed India's candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the year 2028.
In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, they also expressed their commitment to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement.
The joint declaration stated, "We stress our commitment to uphold multilateralism as necessary to address challenges threatening our shared planet and future such as climate change. We resolve to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement and the objectives of the UNFCCC and call on all countries to uphold their existing commitment
as Parties to the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement and to maintain and scale up their effort to combat climate change.
"We further reaffirm our steadfast commitment, in pursuit of the objective of UNFCCC, to tackle climate change by strengthening the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, including its provisions related to mitigation, adaptation and the provision of means of implementation to developing countries, reflecting equity and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in light of different national circumstances," the declaration said.
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While enhancing cooperation in critical minerals and technology, we should focus on making their supply chains secure and resilient. We must ensure that no country uses these for its own benefit or as a weapon. PM Modi
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PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live: PM Modi meets Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Brics sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live: 'Working on the mantra of 'AI for All',' says PM Modi
"We have to work together for Responsible AI... To increase coordination among all countries, we are going to organise the 'AI Impact Summit' in India next year. We hope that all of you will actively contribute to making this summit a success," says PM Narendra Modi during the session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence'
"Working on the mantra of 'AI for All', today India is actively and extensively using AI in areas such as agriculture, health, education, governance. We believe that resolving concerns and encouraging innovation in AI governance should be given equal priority. Global standards need to be created that can verify the authenticity of digital content, so that the source of the content can be known, transparency is maintained, and misuse is prevented"
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Today, when the world order is feeling pressure from all sides, the world is going through many challenges and uncertainties. In such a situation, it is natural for the relevance and influence of BRICS to increase. We should together consider how Brics can become the forerunner of a multipolar world in the times to come. PM Modi at Brics Summit
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Brics Summit 2025: PM Modi meets Cuban president at Brics summit sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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PM Modi joins Brics leaders for family photo at 17th Brics Summit in Rio
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders, participated in the traditional family photo session at the 17th Brics Summit held at the Museum of Modern Art in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The family photo marked a significant moment of unity and collaboration among the countries that the grouping represents. The photo showed Brazilian President Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa along with leaders and representatives of seven other member countries with Prime Minister Modi.
The Prime Minister stated that the moment reaffirmed the leaders' commitment to closer cooperation and shared growth as the grouping holds immense potential to shape a more inclusive and equitable global future.
"With fellow Brics leaders at the Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reaffirming our commitment to closer cooperation and shared growth. BRICS holds immense potential to shape a more inclusive and equitable global future," PM Modi said in a post on X.
The ministry of external affairs also took to X, noting the collective commitment of the group.
PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live Updates: The leaders of Brics nations have expressed strong support for India's bid to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028. The endorsement came in a joint declaration issued on Sunday at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the declaration, Brics countries reaffirmed their unity and commitment to the objectives of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the need for collective global action to combat climate change. "We stress our commitment to uphold multilateralism as necessary to address challenges threatening our shared planet and future such as climate change," the leaders stated.
The declaration further urged all countries to honor their commitments under the Paris Agreement and to increase their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. 'We resolve to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement and the objectives of the UNFCCC,' it read.
The Brics leaders also reaffirmed their pledge to fully implement the Paris Agreement in all aspects—mitigation, adaptation, and support for developing countries—while respecting the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities, according to national capabilities.
In support of global climate action, they extended full backing to Brazil's Presidency of COP30, scheduled to take place in Belem in 2025, and stressed the importance of cooperation across all pillars of the UNFCCC. 'We also underscore our full commitment to a successful COP30 that will catalyze progress in implementing the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement,' the declaration said.
In a significant step, the leaders welcomed India's candidacy to host COP33 in 2028, a move seen as a reflection of New Delhi's growing leadership role in global climate discussions.
The Brics group also endorsed the Brics Climate Leadership Agenda, underscoring the need for solutions tailored to each country's development priorities, while enhancing collective action to meet climate targets. They called for a stronger global response to climate change in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.