BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration, Joint Statement Flags Pahalgam Attack And Ongoing Wars

The BRICS bloc on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the ongoing summit, with the joint statement condemning terrorism and specifically mentioning the Pahalgam terror attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration as leaders of the grouping discussed major global and regional developments. Modi said BRICS had “come of age” and stressed that the bloc must now translate its unity and consensus into concrete results on the global stage. The joint declaration included a reference to the Pahalgam attack while condemning acts of terrorism as “criminal and unjustifiable”.

The inclusion of the attack in the BRICS statement gives prominence to India’s concerns over terrorism at a major international forum. The declaration also addressed wider conflicts and wars, reflecting the broader geopolitical challenges confronting the international community and the need for greater cooperation among BRICS countries. The reference to Pahalgam comes as India continues to place terrorism among its key concerns in discussions with international partners. By including the attack in the joint statement, BRICS members collectively acknowledged the need to condemn terrorist acts regardless of their motivation or circumstances.

The language describing terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable underlined the bloc’s stated opposition to such violence. Modi announced the adoption of the declaration while opening the summit in New Delhi. He said the BRICS grouping had reached a stage where its unity and consensus needed to be converted into tangible outcomes. The Prime Minister’s remarks highlighted India’s emphasis on strengthening the role of BRICS as a platform for cooperation among its members and on ensuring that agreements reached by the bloc lead to practical results. The declaration comes against the backdrop of multiple ongoing conflicts that have heightened geopolitical tensions. Wars and international security crises have emerged as important issues for global diplomacy, with their consequences extending beyond the regions directly involved.

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The inclusion of references to conflict in the BRICS joint statement reflects the grouping’s engagement with broader questions of international peace, security and sovereignty. The Pahalgam attack reference is particularly significant for India because terrorism remains a major component of New Delhi’s foreign policy messaging. India has consistently called for stronger international action against terrorism and has sought greater global recognition of the threat posed by terrorist organisations. The language adopted in the BRICS declaration provides a collective expression of opposition to terrorism from the participating countries. The New Delhi Declaration also reinforces the significance of the BRICS summit as a forum where member states seek common ground despite differences in their individual foreign-policy positions.

Reaching consensus on a joint document requires countries with varied strategic interests to agree on shared language covering major international issues. The adoption of the declaration therefore represents an effort by the bloc to demonstrate unity on matters where common positions can be established. With the declaration now adopted, Modi said the focus should shift towards translating the bloc’s consensus into concrete results. The mention of the Pahalgam attack and the condemnation of terrorism form an important part of the document for India, while references to wider conflicts reflect the broader international environment in which the summit is taking place. The declaration is expected to serve as a framework for the grouping’s collective positions and priorities following the New Delhi summit.

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