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BRICS Parliamentary Forum Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Supports Zero Tolerance on Terrorism

At the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in Brasilia, representatives from ten member countries, led by India's Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, unanimously condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. They adopted a joint declaration endorsing a zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and agreed on measures including financial sanctions, intelligence sharing, and judicial cooperation. India was appointed to host the next forum, with Om Birla named Chairperson, emphasizing enhanced multinational cooperation to address global security challenges.

BRICS Parliamentary Forum Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Supports Zero Tolerance on Terrorism

BRICS Parliamentary Forum Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Pahalgam

The annual 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum convened in Brasilia on June 4-5, 2025, with delegations from ten member countries including India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. India was represented by a high-level parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

During the forum, the parliaments of these nations collectively issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. They collectively endorsed a policy of "zero tolerance" against terrorism, emphasizing enhanced cooperation to combat terror threats globally.

Key Consensus on Counterterrorism and Global Cooperation

Following extensive deliberations, the forum reached broad consensus on several critical issues including:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications
  • Global trade and economic collaboration
  • Inter-parliamentary cooperation
  • Global peace and security

India’s perspectives, especially its firm stance against terrorism, were widely appreciated and integrated into the forum's final joint declaration.

Strategic Measures to Combat Terrorism

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted prioritized strategies for counterterrorism cooperation among BRICS nations:

  • Cutting off financial support to terrorist organizations
  • Sharing intelligence and information promptly
  • Preventing the misuse of emerging technologies
  • Collaborating in investigative and judicial processes

The declaration emphasized that sustained active participation by all BRICS members is crucial for maintaining global peace and security.

India to Host Next BRICS Parliamentary Forum

At the conclusion of the conference, it was announced that India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was appointed as Chairperson of the upcoming forum, signaling India’s continuing leadership role within this multilateral parliamentary collaboration.

India’s delegation also included key parliamentarians such as Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Singh Nagar, and several Lok Sabha members, along with senior secretariat officials.

Looking Ahead: Strengthened BRICS Parliamentary Cooperation

With India’s upcoming chairmanship, the BRICS Parliamentary Forum aims to further deepen inter-parliamentary collaboration and strengthen a shared commitment to tackling global challenges. The forum seeks to promote:

  • Enhanced counterterrorism efforts
  • Balanced global governance
  • Technological innovation exchange
  • Democratic dialogue among member countries

This collaborative approach underscores the importance of unified parliamentary action in fostering global stability and sustainable development.

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