Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the problem of terrorism, emphasising the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, at the 17th Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

"Terrorism is among the most serious challenges facing humanity. Recently, India faced an inhuman and cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This was an attack on all of humanity," PM Modi said.

During the BRICS Summit session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’, PM Modi strongly reiterated India's commitment to peace and brotherhood, while issuing a resolute call for unified global action against terrorism.

"There is no room for double standards. If any country provides direct or indirect support to terrorism, it must pay the price for it. There must be absolutely no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. We cannot weigh victims of terrorism and its supporters on the same scale," Modi said.

He further stressed that silent approval or support for terrorism—whether for personal or political gain—must not be tolerated, urging all nations to act decisively.

He added that India will continue to pursue the path of peace, inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Gautam Buddha. “No matter how difficult the circumstances, peace remains the best path for the welfare of humanity.”