BRICS countries condemn Terrorism unequivocally

Xiamen (China), Sept 4: An international meeting took place today. 9th BRICS summit was held at Xiamen in China. After the meeting, 5 countries have unveiled the Xiamen Declaration here on Monday. The main aspects of the declaration are

* All countries have unequivocally condemned terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations.

* "BRICS express concern on the security situation in the region and violence caused by the Taliban, ISIL/DAISH, Al-Qaida and its affiliates including Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, TTP and Hizb ut-Tahrir."

* "BRICS deplore all terrorist attacks worldwide, including attacks in BRICS countries, and condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations wherever committed and by whomsoever and stress that there can be no justification whatsoever for any act of terrorism. We reaffirm that those responsible for committing, organizing, or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable."

* "Recalling the primary leading role and responsibility of the states in preventing and countering terrorism, we stress the necessity to develop international cooperation, in accordance with the principles of international law, including that of sovereign equality of states and non-interference in their internal affairs."