IBSA leaders have condemned the recent attacks in India that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. They condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, as it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The Leaders of Brazil and South Africa offered condolences to the government and the people of India. The IBSA Summit which ended in Brasilia issued a Joint Declaration in which the three Leaders also encouraged cooperation among States and regional organizations. They emphasized the urgent need to finalize the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and called upon all states to cooperate in resolving outstanding issues with the objective of an expeditious conclusion of negotiations and adoption of this Convention. They noted that the fight against international terrorism must be done with full respect to the UN Charter and International Law. The Leaders expressed concern at the continuing deterioration of the military and political situation in Afghanistan, the growth of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism promoted by Taliban and al Qaeda, and its links with international terrorism. They reiterated, in this context, that a coherent and a united international commitment, both in its developmental and security, military aspects, remained of paramount importance. In this context, they also emphasized the need to strengthen the Afghan National Security Forces. They agreed to continue to cooperate and coordinate their efforts to impart greater strength to the process. They reaffirmed their commitment to a democratic, pluralistic and stable Afghanistan. The IBSA leaders underlined the centrality of the regional aspect in the reconstruction and development process in Afghanistan. The Leaders condemned the terrorist attack targeting Indian humanitarian and development workers in Kabul on February 26, this year. Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh, Brazilian President Lula de Silva and African President Jacob Zuma also recognized the Iran’s right to develop nuclear programs for peaceful purposes in keeping with its international obligations. They called upon Iran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency and comply with the relevant UN resolutions. They reiterated the need for a peaceful and diplomatic solution of the issue. On Global Governance, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to increase participation of developing countries in the decision-making bodies of multilateral institutions. They also reiterated the urgent need for the reform of the United Nations (UN) to render it more democratic and consistent with the priorities of developing countries.They particularly emphasized that no reform of the United Nations will be complete without a reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC), including an expansion in both permanent and nonpermanent categories of its membership, with increased participation of developing countries in both. The Leaders decided on the early development of satellites in the areas of space, weather, climate and earth observation. These satellites will address common challenges in climate studies, agriculture and food security. The IBSA micro satellites aim to promote and strengthen space programs amongst the three countries. They called upon international community to unite and coordinate, under the leadership of the United Nations and of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti to align strong international support to the national priorities set forth by the Government of Haiti. They highlighted the three countries' commitment to democratic values, inclusive social development and the fact that multilateralism constitute the basis for their growing cooperation and close coordination on global issues. The IBSA Leaders also signed MoU on Science and Technology and Solar Energy.