India Assumes Chair of 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

On 5th June 2025, the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasilia, with member nations unanimously condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and pledging a unified stand against terrorism.

Key Points

India Takes Chairmanship: India was handed over the chair for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, to be hosted in 2026.
Condemnation of Terrorism: All 10 BRICS nations jointly condemned the Pahalgam attack and agreed to a zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
Expanded BRICS: The forum now includes India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.
Focus Areas: Key discussions included counter-terror cooperation, responsible use of AI, global trade, economic development, peace, and inter-parliamentary collaboration.