The BRICS countries reiterated their commitment to working together to strengthen multilateralism and promote a fair, just, equitable, democratic and representative international order.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;<br />'' The BRICS leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at an informal meeting on the sidelines of the G 20 summit last night.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;<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 />'' &nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;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.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp;<br />'' BRICS countries have stressed the importance and urgency of conducting a successful and ambitious first replenishment process of the Green Climate Fund.<br />'' &nbsp;<br />'' <br />
News On AIR | December 1, 2018 8:14 AM
BRICS nations call for a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism