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Economic Times
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
BRICS' declaration likely to include Pahalgam attack
New Delhi: The BRICS summit leaders' declaration on July 7 under Brazil's presidency could include references to the Pahalgam attack and global terror infrastructure, people aware of the development told ET. This will be a boost for India, which is trying to rally the international community toward joint action on terrorism. ET has learnt that after intense negotiations in the run-up to the summit, the BRICS grouping — Brazil, Russia, India, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia — has agreed to include most of India's references to the Pahalgam terror attack in the leaders' statement. An official of one of the BRICS member states, who did not wish to be named, said that the group has always found a mechanism to arrive at a consensus and produce a common language or approach on critical issues like terrorism. Another official said BRICS is working on a formulation that conveys its stance on international the recent defence ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), only one country blocked any reference to the Kashmir terror attack, external affairs minister S Jaishankar had remarked, without naming Pakistan. India did not sign the joint statement and, therefore, the document could not be Minister Narendra Modi, who will reach Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit on July 5 — his third stop in the five-nation tour — will emphasise the need for a strong anti-terror formulation by the BRICS in his interventions at the summit, ET has learnt. India will take over the BRICS presidency from Brazil after the Rio Summit. In June, the parliaments of BRICS nations had strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and agreed to cooperate on a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had led the Indian delegation to the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia on June 4-5. Besides the Pahalgam terror attack, India's leadership in the BRICS Startup Forum is also likely to be adopted by the leaders. The BRICS Startup Forum aims to promote cross-border collaboration among the member nations through entrepreneurial activities. The BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub was launched on January 31 this year as part of the Startup Forum. The BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub (microsite) is the first-ever BRICS Startup Knowledge Repository, which lays the foundation for multilateral cooperation and engagement among the BRICS countries to develop startup ecosystems. The Knowledge Hub will serve as a one-stop gateway to the BRICS startup ecosystem, offering valuable insights into the entrepreneurial landscapes of the member countries. Besides the BRICS summit, Modi will make a state visit to Brazil, and the two nations are expected to conclude several pacts, including in the areas of defence and is likely to meet other BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the summit, including from South Africa, Indonesia, the UAE, Ethiopia and possibly Iran, besides the BRICS partner countries.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BRICS' declaration likely to include Pahalgam attack
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: The BRICS summit leaders' declaration on July 7 under Brazil's presidency could include references to the Pahalgam attack and global terror infrastructure, people aware of the development told will be a boost for India, which is trying to rally the international community toward joint action on terrorism. ET has learnt that after intense negotiations in the run-up to the summit, the BRICS grouping — Brazil, Russia, India, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia — has agreed to include most of India's references to the Pahalgam terror attack in the leaders' official of one of the BRICS member states, who did not wish to be named, said that the group has always found a mechanism to arrive at a consensus and produce a common language or approach on critical issues like terrorism. Another official said BRICS is working on a formulation that conveys its stance on international the recent defence ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), only one country blocked any reference to the Kashmir terror attack, external affairs minister S Jaishankar had remarked, without naming Pakistan. India did not sign the joint statement and, therefore, the document could not be Minister Narendra Modi, who will reach Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit on July 5 — his third stop in the five-nation tour — will emphasise the need for a strong anti-terror formulation by the BRICS in his interventions at the summit, ET has will take over the BRICS presidency from Brazil after the Rio June, the parliaments of BRICS nations had strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and agreed to cooperate on a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had led the Indian delegation to the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia on June 4-5. Besides the Pahalgam terror attack, India's leadership in the BRICS Startup Forum is also likely to be adopted by the leaders. The BRICS Startup Forum aims to promote cross-border collaboration among the member nations through entrepreneurial activities. The BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub was launched on January 31 this year as part of the Startup BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub (microsite) is the first-ever BRICS Startup Knowledge Repository, which lays the foundation for multilateral cooperation and engagement among the BRICS countries to develop startup ecosystems. The Knowledge Hub will serve as a one-stop gateway to the BRICS startup ecosystem, offering valuable insights into the entrepreneurial landscapes of the member the BRICS summit, Modi will make a state visit to Brazil, and the two nations are expected to conclude several pacts, including in the areas of defence and is likely to meet other BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the summit, including from South Africa, Indonesia, the UAE, Ethiopia and possibly Iran, besides the BRICS partner countries.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Unity against terrorism lauded at BRICS forum'
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh said on Thursday that India's stance on key issues, including the recent tragic attack in Pahalgam and its ongoing advocacy for global unity in combating terrorism, was widely acknowledged during the recently concluded 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chairman noted, 'These positions were unanimously reflected in the Forum's final joint declaration. In particular, India's firm and principled stance on countering terrorism received strong endorsement.' He further emphasised that the Indian delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and robustly called for the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Harivansh highlighted that the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in Brasília with participation from the Parliaments of all 10 member countries, including India, marked a significant success for the country. He noted that this year's event saw delegations from India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Representatives from these Parliaments actively contributed to the discussions and played a key role in shaping the joint declaration. He pointed out that the joint declaration strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, with the member Parliaments pledging to take collective action against terrorism. Sharing his views, the Indian delegation stressed the urgent need for coordinated efforts to cut off financial support to terrorist organisations, enhance intelligence sharing, prevent the misuse of emerging technologies, and strengthen cooperation in investigations and judicial processes.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India's stand on terrorism, Pahalgam attack widely backed at 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum: RS Dy Chairman
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh said on Wednesday that India's stance on key issues, including the recent tragic attack in Pahalgam and its ongoing advocacy for global unity in combating terrorism, was widely acknowledged during the recently concluded 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chairman noted, 'These positions were unanimously reflected in the Forum's final joint declaration. In particular, India's firm and principled stance on countering terrorism received strong endorsement.' He further emphasised that the Indian delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and robustly called for the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Harivansh highlighted that the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held in Brasília, with participation from the Parliaments of all 10 member countries, including India, marked a significant success for India. He noted that this year's event saw delegations from India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Representatives from these Parliaments actively contributed to the discussions and played a key role in shaping the joint declaration. He pointed out that the joint declaration strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, with the member Parliaments pledging to take collective action against terrorism. Sharing his views, the Indian delegation stressed the urgent need for coordinated efforts to cut off financial support to terrorist organisations, enhance intelligence sharing, and prevent the misuse of emerging technologies, and strengthen cooperation in investigations and judicial processes.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
BRICS+ Series: Brazil Leads BRICS Amid Global Uncertainty
General view of the opening session of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, taken on June 4, 2025. Brazil has taken up the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. As the grouping gears up for its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro this July, the host nation is tasked with managing rising global tensions, partly fuelled by the protectionist trade policies of US President Donald Trump. A member's first The forthcoming summit, scheduled 6–7 July, will be the first to include Indonesia as a full member. Confusion remains over Saudi Arabia's status—it is listed as a member on Brazil's official BRICS presidency website, although it has not officially joined. Nine additional countries—Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan—have been granted 'partner country' status, while over 30 others have expressed interest in joining. This wave of expansion, driven largely by Brazil, Russia and China, has brought BRICS and its partners to represent around 50% of the global population and close to 40% of worldwide GDP. Brazil and India, however, have shown more restraint regarding this enlargement, according to analysts. In addition, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has extended summit invitations to Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay, in line with diplomatic norms that welcome key non-members with regional or strategic relevance. More than 100 preparatory meetings involving ministers and technical experts are being coordinated in Brasília between February and July. Yet, the discussions in Rio are expected to be heavily influenced by the resurgence of Trump's tariff-centred foreign policy. Conference of the Parties One of Brazil's primary goals for the summit is to formulate a joint strategy on climate finance, enabling BRICS to lead at COP30. According to Brazil's top negotiator, Maurício Lyrio, developing countries require USD 1.3 trillion to address the climate crisis. He voiced frustration with what he described as the 'underwhelming' funding outcomes of COP29 in Baku. At COP30, Brazil and partner nations aim to unveil the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a USD 125 billion mechanism to finance forest preservation in eligible countries across the Global South. During recent UN biodiversity negotiations (COP16), BRICS played a decisive role in brokering an agreement. Building on that momentum, the bloc now intends to expand its influence on climate matters, especially in light of waning US involvement in global environmental frameworks. That ambition, however, must contend with economic realities. Brazil's oil exports climbed to nearly USD 45 billion in 2024, fuelled largely by Chinese demand. Over the last five years, the volume of crude exports has doubled—and has nearly quadrupled since 2014, official data shows. The BRICS Bank The New Development Bank (NDB), also referred to as the BRICS Bank, is becoming a critical funding institution for developing countries. Under Dilma Rousseff's leadership, the NDB has increased its lending, including a $1.1 billion package to support flood recovery in southern Brazil. As global negotiations around climate finance heat up, the NDB's role in bridging financing gaps for sustainable infrastructure and development has grown increasingly important. Written by: *Dr Iqbal Survé Past chairman of the BRICS Business Council and co-chairman of the BRICS Media Forum and the BRNN *Cole Jackson Lead Associate at BRICS+ Consulting Group Chinese & South American Specialist **The Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Independent Media or IOL. ** MORE ARTICLES ON OUR WEBSITE ** Follow @brics_daily on X/Twitter & @brics_daily on Instagram for daily BRICS+ updates
