OUTCOME AT THE BRICS SUMMIT REPRESENTS A DIPLOMATIC VICTORY FOR INDIA .BRICS leaders condemn J&K attack:

 

 On terror, zero tolerance/In a declaration adopted at the ongoing summit in Rio de Janeiro late on Sunday night, the BRICS leaders condemned the Pahalgam terror attack “in the strongest terms”, and called for “combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens”.While the declaration did not take any names, the cross-border terror reference is seen to be aimed at Pakistan.

PM Modi's Scathing Attack On Pakistan At BRICS For Supporting Terror. PM Narendra Modi's criticism of Pakistan came during his address at the BRICS Summit in Brazil.Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Pakistan for supporting terrorism and thanked nations that stood with India in condemning the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.PM Modi's criticism of Pakistan came during his address at the BRICS Summit in Brazil.

Key aspects of the declaration and related events include:

• Strong Condemnation: The BRICS leaders unequivocally denounced the Pahalgam attack "in the strongest terms."
• Comprehensive Anti-Terror Stance: The declaration called for "combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." This broad statement specifically included crucial elements like:
• Cross-border movement of terrorists: This is a key phrase, widely interpreted as being directed at Pakistan, even though the declaration did not explicitly name any country.
• Terrorism financing: Addressing the financial networks that support terrorist activities.
• Safe havens: Targeting locations where terrorists find refuge and operate.
• PM Modi's Direct Criticism: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address at the summit to launch a "scathing attack on Pakistan for supporting terrorism." He also expressed gratitude to nations that supported India in condemning the attack.

Analysis:

This event underscores a global consensus, at least among the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), on the seriousness of terrorism and the need for international cooperation to combat it. The specific inclusion of "cross-border movement of terrorists" is particularly noteworthy as it directly addresses a long-standing concern of India regarding state-sponsored terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

While the BRICS declaration maintained diplomatic language by not naming Pakistan directly, PM Modi's explicit criticism from the same platform left no doubt about India's stance and the target of its concerns. This suggests a strategic two-pronged approach: a collective, diplomatically worded condemnation from the BRICS bloc, followed by a more direct and assertive statement from India's leader.

The emphasis on terrorism financing and safe havens also indicates a growing international understanding that combating terrorism requires a multi-faceted approach, going beyond just military action to dismantle their logistical and operational support structures.

This outcome at the BRICS summit represents a diplomatic victory for India, as it garnered international support for its position on cross-border terrorism and put pressure on countries perceived as harboring or supporting terrorist groups.