BRICS Summit 2026: Jaishankar Calls for Zero Tolerance on Terrorism and Action on Global Challenges

Source: Andhra Bhoomi | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 11:17:57 UTC

Key Points

• At the 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, India said BRICS should evolve into a stable force amid global economic and political uncertainty.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for “zero tolerance” toward terrorism, saying it cannot be justified in any form.
• He urged coordinated international action against cross-border terrorism and linked effective counterterrorism to reforms in global institutions such as the UN Security Council.
• Jaishankar highlighted major global pressures including wars, geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions affecting food, fertilizer and fuel, and the need for smoother trade flows.
• He emphasized strengthening health systems for future pandemics, addressing technology-related transparency and security concerns, and enhancing BRICS cooperation on climate-related economic losses.
• India welcomed the entry of new BRICS members and called for institutional reforms so BRICS can deliver practical solutions, not just dialogue.