From Pahalgam to the Iran War: How India Struck a Diplomatic Balance Within BRICS

Source: प्रभात खबर | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 04:36:18 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemned the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025 and reaffirmed zero tolerance for terrorism.
• The declaration addressed cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing, safe havens, and rejected double standards in counter-terrorism.
• BRICS expressed concern over rising military tensions in West Asia and called for maximum restraint and diplomatic solutions.
• The declaration did not name the United States or Israel in relation to attacks on Iran, reflecting the limits of BRICS consensus.
• India emphasized accountability for both military attacks and terrorism while balancing its strategic autonomy and relations with BRICS members.
• The declaration also expressed concern over unilateral sanctions, tariffs, and economic pressure, with India seeking to keep BRICS as a Global South platform rather than an anti-Western bloc.
• The article notes that converting BRICS consensus into institutional cooperation remains a key challenge for India during its chairmanship.