Afghanistan must not be used to attack other countries: BRICS

A virtual convention was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin raises the issue of Afghanistan at a virtual conference

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a summit of the heads of state of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) to discuss the issue of terrorism. All these countries gave the green signal to the New Delhi Declaration and the meeting also reached a consensus on the issue of fight against terrorism.

At the virtual summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the issue of Afghanistan, saying that the sudden departure of the United States and its allies from Afghanistan was a major problem. It may be recalled that the BRICS summit was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Modi.

Putin said in his address that the world is currently facing a major security challenge. Therefore, it is very important to get control over terrorism and drug trafficking. He also said that Afghanistan should not become a hotbed of terrorism and a drug hub for its neighbors.

Prime Minister Madi referred to the Counter Terrorism Action Plan. He said this was the first time that the BRICS summit had strengthened multiple systems and created a definite position. He also said that the BRICS countries have adopted the Counter Terrorism Action Plan. Besides, Modi said that the BRICS countries have achieved a lot in the last one and a half decades.

Today we have become an effective and influential voice for the world's emerging economies. This forum has also been very useful in focusing on the priorities of developing countries, so we now have to ensure that the BRICS countries become more result-oriented in the next 15 years, ”Modi added.