BRICS Meet: India calls for zero tolerance to cross-border terrorism

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said BRICS nations must display zero tolerance towards terrorism, especially cross-border terrorism. Jaishankar, who addressed a virtual meeting of the bloc, spoke about eight key points during his address. He said that BRICS has repeatedly affirmed respect for sovereign equality, territorial integrity and international law. “We must live up to these commitments,” he said. He said the knock-on effects of the Ukraine conflict have led to sharp increases in the costs of energy, food and commodities, adding that this must be mitigated for the sake of the developing world.

Participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue with Emerging Markets and Developing Countries. Made 4 major points:

1. International organizations must see real change, not just new terminology. A rebalanced and multipolar world should lead to reformed multilateralism. pic.twitter.com/f5JrBvoZWu

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 19, 2022

“BRICS should unanimously and specifically support UN Security Council reform.” Jaishankar also spoke about pressing for credible commitment of resources by developed nations for climate action and climate justice.