Archive · 29 Sep 2026
India, Brazil and South Africa Seek Unified Action Against Terrorism
India, Brazil and South Africa met in New York to discuss terrorism and international security.
They said terrorism should be rejected in every form.
They called for action against groups listed as terrorists by the United Nations, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad.
They condemned the killing of civilians in the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.
The countries want nations to share intelligence and stop money from reaching terrorists.
They also warned that the internet can be misused to spread terrorist messages and recruit people.
At the same time, they said privacy and basic rights must be protected.
They urged countries involved in Middle East conflicts to protect civilians, avoid escalation and use dialogue and diplomacy.
India, Brazil and South Africa rejected terrorism in all forms and called for zero tolerance and concerted action against UN-listed terrorist groups.
The ministers condemned the April 2025 killing of civilians in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
They urged faster adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism under the United Nations General Assembly.
The three countries stressed cooperation on intelligence, counter-terrorism financing, online radicalisation and preventing terrorist recruitment.
They also called for restraint, civilian protection, secure maritime routes and renewed diplomacy amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, South African Minister Ronald Lamola and Brazilian Minister Mauro Vieira, representing India, South Africa and Brazil.
- What
- The ministers called for coordinated action against UN-listed terrorists and entities and reaffirmed opposition to terrorism in all forms.
- When
- The meeting took place on September 24, alongside the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly; the ministers also condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- They sought stronger international cooperation against terrorism, faster adoption of a comprehensive terrorism convention, and reduced escalation in the Middle East.
- Countries involved
- India, Brazil and South Africa
- Meeting
- 14th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting
- Location
- New York
- Terrorist groups named
- Al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad
- United Nations proposal
- Expeditious adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
- Additional priorities
- Counter-terrorism financing, intelligence cooperation, online radicalisation prevention and protection of privacy and fundamental rights
- Regional concern
- Middle East tensions and their effects on energy security, food security, trade and maritime routes