Archive · 12 Sep 2026
BRICS Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Calls for Zero Terror Tolerance
BRICS countries issued a joint statement about terrorism.
They strongly condemned an attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.
The attack killed 26 people and injured others.
The countries said terrorism is criminal and cannot be excused.
They want countries to stop terrorists from crossing borders, getting money or using safe places to hide.
They also said terrorism should not be blamed on a religion or nationality.
BRICS wants members to work together against radicalisation, illegal money and online scams.
China and Russia also supported India and Brazil having a bigger role at the United Nations.
BRICS condemned the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people and injured others.
The New Delhi Declaration called for zero tolerance toward terrorism, including terrorist movement across borders, financing and safe havens.
The declaration said terrorism must not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group, and rejected double standards.
BRICS urged stronger cooperation against radicalisation, illicit virtual-asset use, money laundering and cross-border scam networks.
China and Russia supported India and Brazil seeking a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council, while the declaration did not name Pakistan.
- Who
- BRICS member states and leaders issued the declaration; China and Russia also expressed support for India and Brazil’s aspirations for a greater United Nations role.
- What
- They condemned the Pahalgam attack and called for zero tolerance toward terrorism, terrorist financing, cross-border terrorist movement and safe havens.
- When
- The attack occurred on April 22, 2025; the declaration was adopted on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit, described in the articles as the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
- Where
- The attack occurred near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, while the declaration was adopted in New Delhi.
- Why
- The declaration sought coordinated international action against terrorism, radicalisation, illicit financial activity and cross-border criminal networks.
India’s Diplomatic Interpretation
Broader BRICS Framework
Meaning of the condemnation
India’s Diplomatic Interpretation
Indian reporting and officials described the reference to Pahalgam as a major diplomatic gain supporting India’s campaign against cross-border terrorism.
Broader BRICS Framework
The declaration framed the condemnation within a broader BRICS position against terrorism in all forms and did not name Pakistan.
Cross-border terrorism
India’s Diplomatic Interpretation
The references to terrorist movement across borders, financing and safe havens reinforce India’s demand for accountability for networks and supporters of attacks.
Broader BRICS Framework
BRICS presented counter-terrorism as a general international obligation and said efforts must comply with the UN Charter, international law and applicable human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.
Global governance
India’s Diplomatic Interpretation
Support from China and Russia for India’s aspirations gives New Delhi additional political backing in seeking a larger role in the United Nations and its Security Council.
Broader BRICS Framework
The declaration’s institutional position was broader, calling for a more democratic, representative, effective and efficient Security Council with greater representation for developing countries.
- Attack date
- April 22, 2025
- Reported casualties
- 26 people killed; reports describe the number injured as 16, several, many or scores
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration 2026
- Summit
- 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
- Counter-terrorism priorities
- Stopping cross-border terrorist movement, terrorism financing and safe havens
- BRICS mechanism
- BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group and its five subgroups
- Additional concerns
- Radicalisation, illicit virtual assets, money laundering, drug-trafficking proceeds and cross-border scam networks
- United Nations reform
- China and Russia supported India and Brazil seeking a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council
Sources
BRICS summit: New Delhi Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance on terrorism
BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack
BRICS Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Backs India’s UNSC Aspirations
BRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for ‘zero tolerance on cross-border terrorism’
