Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 25th Aug. BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa on Thursday condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, appreciated relevant proposals for mediation and good offices for peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy and supported a comprehensive reform of the UN including its Security Council, in a declaration issued at the Summit
The ‘Johannesburg Declaration’ adopted by the leaders of BRICS at the end of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg said the BRICS countries recognise the threat emanating from terrorism, extremism conducive to terrorism and radicalisation.
The Indian delegation was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The declaration stated ”We are committed to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, and terrorism financing networks and safe havens. We reiterate that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group,”.
It said the BRICS leaders reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to contribute further to the global efforts of preventing and countering the threat of terrorism on the basis of respect for international law, in particular the Charter of the UN and human rights.
It emphasized that States have the primary responsibility in combating terrorism with the United Nations continuing to play central and coordinating role in this area.
The declaration added ”We also stress the need for a comprehensive and balanced approach of the whole international community to effectively curb terrorist activities, which pose a serious threat, including in the present-day pandemic environment. We reject double standards in countering terrorism and extremism conducive to terrorism,”.
BRICS leaders said they support a comprehensive reform of the UN, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including Brazil, India and South Africa, to play a greater role in international affairs.
The 26-page declaration on the conflict in Ukraine said the five leaders recalled their national positions concerning the war as expressed at the appropriate fora, including the UNSC and UNGA.
”We note with appreciation relevant proposals of mediation and good offices aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, including the African Leaders Peace Mission and the proposed path for peace,” it stessed
BRICS leaders stressed their commitment to multilateralism and to the central role of the United Nations which were prerequisites to maintain peace and security.
”We call on the international community to support countries in working together towards post-pandemic economic recovery. We emphasise the importance of contributing to post-conflict countries’ reconstruction and development and call upon the international community to assist countries in meeting their development goals. We stress the imperative of refraining from any coercive measures not based on international law and the UN Charter,” it added.
They opposed trade barriers including those under the pretext of tackling climate change imposed by certain developed countries and reiterated our commitment to enhancing coordination on these issues, the declation concluded.
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