Countries supporting terrorists need to be held accountable, says PM Modi at 12th BRICS summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a virtual summit of the influential grouping BRICS, said that terrorism is the biggest problem world is facing today and we have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organized manner.

“Terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world today. We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organised manner,” PM Modi said while addressing a virtual summit of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS).

The 12th edition of the BRICS Summit is hosted by Russia, under the theme of ‘Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth’.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

# During its leadership of BRICS, India will promote digital health and traditional medicine among BRICS countries: PM Modi

# In this difficult tenure, under the leadership of Russia, several initiatives were taken to improve people-to-people connections such as BRICS film festival, meetings of young scientists etc: PM Modi

# We’re happy that under Russia’s leadership, BRICS’ counter-terrorism strategy has been given its final touch. India will take it forward during its leadership: PM Modi

# In 2021, BRICS will complete 15 years. Our ‘sherpas’ can make a report to evaluate the various decisions taken by us in the past years: PM Narendra Modi at BRICS Summit

# India feels that reforms in the UN Security Council is very important. We expect support from our BRICS partners on this issue. Several other international organizations aren’t functioning according to the contemporary realities. Institutions such as WTO, IMF, WHO needs improvement

# This is the 75th anniversary of UN. India has been a core supporter of multi-laterism & in Indian tradition, the entire world is considered a family. Our commitment towards UN’s values has been paramount: PM Modi

# The theme of this BRICS Summit is Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth is not just contemporary but also futuristic. The world is seeing major geostrategic changes, effects of which will continue on stability, security and growth: PM Modi

# BRICS has been able to continue working on its speed even during a global pandemic: PM Modi

#Terrorism is the biggest problem world is facing today. We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organized manner: PM Narendra Modi speaking at BRICS Summit, via video conferencing