BRICS Summit and Global Concerns

Why in news?

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi saw leaders discuss global issues, including a condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. However, the summit's statements and India's role in pushing for stronger stances on international conflicts, particularly the situation in Gaza and actions in Iran, became a point of discussion.

Key points

1. 1BRICS leaders condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.
2. 2Concerns raised about India's role in advocating for stronger global stances on violence and civilian suffering.
3. 3Specific mention of the need to address the devastation in Gaza and US-Israeli military action against Iran.
4. 4Emphasis on universal application of condemning attacks on civilians, regardless of nationality or geopolitical alignment.
5. 5The credibility of multilateral institutions hinges on upholding principles without favour.

Background & context

BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit is an annual meeting of the heads of state/government of the BRICS states.