In a strong show of solidarity, the BRICS group of nations has collectively condemned the tragic terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, earlier this year. Foreign ministers from the member countries, meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, issued a joint statement describing the attack as “criminal and unjustifiable.”The brutal attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, sent shockwaves across the nation. Armed militants opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, a popular destination near Pahalgam, killing 26 civilians and injuring many more. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, later claimed responsibility for the massacreDuring their annual meeting, the foreign ministers of the BRICS nations—which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates—came together to voice their unified stance against such violenceTheir statement reaffirmed a commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms, specifically highlighting the issues of cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing, and the existence of safe havens for militant groups.The ministers emphasized a policy of "zero tolerance" and rejected any "double standards" in the global fight against terrorism, a point seen by some as an indirect message to nations that have been accused of harboring terrorist elements. The statement also stressed that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, or ethnic groupThis joint condemnation from the influential bloc is a significant diplomatic development, underscoring the international community's resolve to hold accountable those who are involved in planning and supporting such heinous acts of violence.
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