Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, positioned BRICS as the bedrock of a new global order — one that is multipolar, inclusive, and innovation-driven. Speaking during the Outreach Session on “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence,” Modi championed BRICS as the engine of global cooperation and issued a clarion call for responsible AI governance.
India to Host ‘AI Impact Summit’; Modi Invites BRICS to Shape Ethical Tech Future
With artificial intelligence dominating global discourse, Modi announced that India will host the AI Impact Summit next year, inviting all BRICS and partner nations to join the initiative. He underscored India’s progress in agri-biotech, digital learning, and scientific research, proposing a BRICS Science & Research Repository to centralize knowledge and innovation exchange.
“Strike on India’s Soul”: Modi Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, BRICS Echoes Support
Addressing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, PM Modi delivered an emotional rebuke, calling it a “direct strike on India’s soul, identity and dignity.” He thanked BRICS partners for strongly condemning the attack, stating that terrorism is not just a national threat but a crime against humanity.
The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration mirrored Modi’s concerns, calling for zero tolerance on terrorism, denouncing cross-border terror, financing networks, and safe havens, and rejecting double standards in global counter-terror efforts.
With fellow BRICS leaders at the Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reaffirming our commitment to closer cooperation and shared growth.
BRICS holds immense potential to shape a more inclusive and equitable global future. pic.twitter.com/ftnyp8Irm7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2025
India Reaffirms Peace Through Dialogue, But Urges Action Against Terrorists
While reiterating India’s unwavering commitment to peace through dialogue and diplomacy, Modi emphasized that there must be “no hesitation in imposing sanctions on terrorists.” He extended a warm invitation to all BRICS leaders for the next summit in India, to be held under its chairmanship.
BRICS Slams Global Hypocrisy: Starvation, Sanctions & Airstrikes Under Fire
In a sharp rebuke of ongoing global conflicts, the BRICS declaration took aim at the use of “starvation as warfare”, unilateral sanctions, excessive tariffs, and the airstrikes on Iran, terming them violations of international law. The message was clear: the Global South will no longer remain silent on Western double standards.
Trump Retaliates: Vows New Tariffs on Nations Supporting “Anti-American” BRICS
In a fiery response, U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at the BRICS statement, threatening to impose a 10% tariff on any country aligning with the grouping’s “anti-American policies.” The geopolitical tension escalates, as BRICS emerges as a counterweight to Western dominance.
BRICS Rising: Modi Positions India at the Heart of a New Global Equation
As BRICS sharpens its stance on global governance, security, and technology, Modi’s India is stepping up as a leader in both innovation and diplomacy. From AI ethics to terror resilience, the message is clear: the Global South is no longer on the sidelines — it’s setting the agenda.
