BRICS declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance for terrorism, action against safe havens

The BRICS nations, in a declaration adopted at their 18th summit, harshly condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives. China, joining India and the other BRICS members in this condemnation, reaffirmed their commitment to "zero tolerance" towards terrorism and vowed to take action against terrorist safe havens.

The declaration, which specifically names the Pahalgam attack for the second straight summit, emphasizes that terrorism should not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. It calls for accountability and justice for those involved in terror activities, and for concerted action against terrorists and their entities designated by the UN.

While Beijing condemned the attack shortly after it occurred, it later distanced China from India's military response, expressing regret and urging restraint from both nations. This marked a shift in the international response, as governments worldwide, including the US, EU, Gulf states, and others, expressed solidarity with India, condemning the attack and calling for de-escalation.