Key Outcomes of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum Conclave (27 Oct 2026)
The two‑day meeting of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded with a joint declaration that condemned the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The declaration also urged reforms of the United Nations, especially the Security Council, and called for stronger global counter‑terrorism cooperation.
Key Developments
- Condemnation of terrorism: The forum denounced all forms of terrorism, highlighted the Pahalgam attack, and stressed that terrorism must not be linked to any religion, nationality or ethnicity.
- Opposition to unilateral sanctions: Economic and secondary sanctions were labeled as harmful to human rights, development, health and food security.
- UN reforms: Support for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council to make it more just, equitable and reflective of contemporary realities.
- Push for a global anti‑terrorism treaty: The forum called for rapid finalisation of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
- Support for the two‑state solution: Reaffirmed the right of Palestinians to self‑determination and called for a peaceful, negotiated solution based on two sovereign states.
- Humanitarian law and climate action: Emphasised respect for International Humanitarian Law and urged intensified action under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
Important Facts
The declaration was announced by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. It noted that 26 people died in the Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025. The forum’s membership includes India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Exam Relevance
Understanding the forum’s stance helps answer GS2 questions on international organisations, multilateral diplomacy, and counter‑terrorism. The call for UN Security Council reform links to GS2 topics on global governance. The emphasis on the two‑state solution and humanitarian law is pertinent to GS2 (International Relations) and GS1 (India’s foreign policy). Climate‑change commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement are directly relevant to GS3 (Environment and Sustainable Development).
Way Forward
Member states are expected to:
- Accelerate the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the UN framework.
- Engage in constructive dialogue for UN Security Council reform, ensuring greater representation of emerging economies.
- Strengthen cooperation on counter‑terrorism financing, cross‑border movement of terrorists and safe‑havens.
- Promote adherence to International Humanitarian Law in conflict zones, especially in West Asia.
- Enhance climate‑action commitments in line with the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, focusing on technology transfer and adaptation for the Global South.
These steps aim to create a more secure, equitable and sustainable international order, aligning with India’s strategic interests and the broader goals of the BRICS nations.