‘Very comprehensive, well drafted’ Congress leader Salman Khurshid praises BRICS’ Joint Declaration

Sep 13, 2026

New Delhi, September 12 (ANI) On BRICS New Delhi Declaration, Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid says, "I think that we can all welcome it. It seems very comprehensive and well-drafted. The good thing is that despite the fact that there were some very contentious and conflict-ridden issues that were surfacing, a consensus statement has been accepted by everyone. I think we should welcome that. Certainly, there are dimensions to this joint statement that one can receive with great satisfaction. The fact that, on terrorism, there is a clear statement that condemns what happened in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, condemns cross-border terrorism, and looks forward to a terrorist-free world. Also, the unilateral restrictions and unilateral sanctions that are imposed periodically without UN backing, etc. That is to be received well. The support that has been given to Gaza and to the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, I think that's important. So, there are many, many dimensions which are very, very significant. I see no reason why anyone should have any reservations in upholding and accepting this joint statement..."