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BRICS nations call for a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism

The BRICS countries reiterated their commitment to working together to strengthen multilateralism and promote a fair, just, equitable, democratic and representative international order. <br />''  <br />'' The BRICS leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at an informal meeting on the sidelines of the G 20 summit last night. <br />''  <br />'' In a joint statement, the BRICS nations deplored continued terrorist attacks, including against some BRICS countries. It condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, wherever and by whomsoever committed.<br />''  <br />''  They urged concerted efforts to counter terrorism under the UN auspices on a firm international legal basis. The BRICS called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism, including all the elements identified in the Johannesburg Declaration. <br />''  <br />'' On the other hand, the BRICS countries reaffirmed their full support for the rules-based multilateral trading system, as embodied in the WTO, to ensure transparent, non-discriminatory, open and inclusive international trade. <br />''  <br />'' The statement said, BRICS countries are ready to engage in frank and result-oriented discussions with other WTO members with a view to improving the functioning of the WTO. <br />'' They called upon all countries to reach a balanced outcome under the Paris Agreement Work Programme during COP-24 that enables operationalization and implementation of the Paris Agreement. <br />''  <br />'' BRICS countries have stressed the importance and urgency of conducting a successful and ambitious first replenishment process of the Green Climate Fund.<br />''  <br />'' <br />

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