Johannesburg, November 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged IBSA nations to adopt a stronger, coordinated approach against terrorism, stressing that there should be “no room for double standards”in global counterterrorism efforts.
Speaking at the IBSA Leaders’ Meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi underlined that selective approaches to terrorism only weaken global security architecture. He called for institutionalised National Security Advisor (NSA)-level meetings among India, Brazil and South Africa to ensure continuous strategic coordination.
Selective approaches weaken global action
The Prime Minister noted that terrorism in any form whether cross-border networks, financial channels, cyber operations or ideological radicalisation must be treated as a common threat.
“If we remain selective, if we justify some acts and condemn others, we will fail collectively. Counterterrorism requires consistency, cooperation and zero tolerance,” Modi said during the session.
Push for institutionalised security cooperation
Modi proposed that IBSA establish a structured mechanism for regular NSA-level discussions. According to him, such an arrangement would help the three democracies synchronise intelligence-sharing, assess emerging threats and update regional security strategies.
He emphasised that India is committed to enhancing South-South cooperation, especially in areas like border security, cyber resilience, maritime safety and terror-financing tracking systems.
IBSA unity highlighted
Leaders from Brazil and South Africa echoed India’s concerns, noting the rise of global terror networks operating across continents. The meeting focused on:
- Strengthening counterterrorism frameworks
- Enhancing joint capacity building
- Improving information exchange
- Addressing new-age security risks such as online radicalisation
Modi said IBSA, as a grouping of major democracies of the Global South, carries the responsibility to set a clear example of uncompromising action against terrorism.
India reiterates its global commitment
After the meeting, PM Modi stated that India will continue working with partner nations to advance intelligence cooperation, track terror financing and expand joint training programmes.
He stressed that terrorism must be recognised internationally as an “unconditional crime”, not interpreted through political or regional lenses.
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