BRICS joint-statement reflects PM Modi's stance on terrorism, issues veiled but stern takedown of Pakistan over terror funding

Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unbending stance on counter-terrorism, BRICS leers on Friday reiterated that states must take responsibility to prevent financing terror webs and activities from within ir territories.  

In what can be deduced as a veiled attack on Pakistan, who dangle on 'grey list' of FATF for failing to act upon terror outfits, in a joint statement of informal BRICS meeting on sideline of G20 Summit at Japan's Osaka leers of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa restated ir commitment to "fight exploitation" of internet for terrorism. 

"We strongly condemn terrorist attacks, including against BRICS countries, in all forms and manifestations, wherever and by whom so ever committed. We reiterate that it is responsibility of all states to prevent financing of terrorist networks and of terrorist actions from ir territories. We reiterate our commitment to fight exploitation of internet for terrorist purposes," res statement.

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dressing five-member association, Prime Minister Modi in presence of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, Russia President Vlimir Putin, China President Xi Jinping and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa asserted that terrorism is 'biggest threat' to humanity, furr urging BRICS countries to contribute in ending all mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

Concurring India's stand on terror, BRICS leers also reaffirmed ir commitment to supporting international cooperation in combating illicit financial flows.

"We ackwledge that corruption, including illicit money and financial flows, and ill-gotten wealth stashed in foreign jurisdictions, is a global challenge which may impact negatively on ecomic growth and sustainable development. We will strive to coordinate our approach and encour a stronger global commitment in this regard," furr re statement.

"We reaffirm our commitment to support international cooperation in combating illicit financial flows, including cooperation within Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), World Customs Organisation and or relevant multilateral mechanisms," it ded. 

Last week, FATF told Pakistan to "swiftly" complete its action plan to curb terror financing by October or face consequences. country has alrey missed two prior delines -- in January and May 2019 -- to complete ir action plan.

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(With ANI inputs)