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BRICS Parliamentary Forum calls for fight against terror

BRICS Parliamentary Forum calls for fight against terror
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Source: The New Indian Express | Original Published At: 2026-10-27 02:15:50 UTC

Key Points

  • The two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum began in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi.
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called for greater parliamentary cooperation to address terrorism, regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, and climate change.
  • The forum was attended by delegations from 20 countries, including 11 BRICS members.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with heads of parliamentary delegations and joined delegates for a commemorative group photograph.
  • Birla said parliaments should be judged by tangible outcomes and urged countries to convert shared commitments into effective policies.
  • He referred to the unanimous adoption of the Joint Statement at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi as an important milestone.
  • The forum's 2026 theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development', with emphasis on amplifying the Global South's voice and strengthening legislative frameworks.
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