PM Modi At BRICS: ‘Phone With SIM, No Network’ Swipe And A Reminder Of India’s Diplomatic Weight
PM Modi At BRICS:At the BRICS Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Global South has often been a victim of “double standards” and nations that make major contributions to the world economy are deprived of a seat at the decision-making table, as he pressed for urgent reforms of the key bodies, including the UN Security Council.
On Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi said that it was a blow not only on India but on entire humanity. The joint declaration condemned the attack and echoed India’s position a “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism.
PM Modi At BRICS:PM Modi Speaks On Global South At BRICS Summit
In an address at the BRICS Summit, PM Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century. In his remarks at the first plenary session, the prime minister rued the Global South has often received nothing but token gestures on issues like climate finance, sustainable development and technology access.
Without the Global South, these institutions seem like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network, PM said.
“The Global South has often been a victim of double standards. Whether it is about development, distribution of resources, or security-related issues,” PM Modi said.
“Countries that have a major contribution to today’s global economy have not been given a seat at the decision-making table. This is not just a question of representation, but also of credibility and effectiveness,” he added.
PM Modi said the world today needs a new multipolar and inclusive order and this has to begin with comprehensive reforms in global institutions. “Reforms should not be merely symbolic, but their real impact should also be visible. There should be changes in governance structures, voting rights and leadership positions,” he said.
The prime minister argued that the challenges of the countries of the Global South should be given priority in policy-making.
PM Modi At BRICS:Mention of Pahalgam At BRICS
The BRICS grouping condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms and echoed India’s position for adopting a “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism and shunning double standards in countering the menace. “We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22,” the leaders said in the declaration.
“We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism. We emphasise the primary responsibility of states in combating terrorism and that global efforts to prevent and counter terrorist threats must fully comply with their obligations under international law,” the BRICS declaration said.
PM Modi on BRICS’ Expansion
The expansion of BRICS is proof of the fact that it is an organisation that has the capacity to change itself according to the times, PM Modi highlighted. “Now we will have to show the same willpower for reforms in institutions like the UN Security Council, WTO and multilateral development banks.”
“In the age of artificial intelligence, where technology is updated every week, it is not acceptable for a global institution to not be updated even once in 80 years,” he said. Modi said “21st century software cannot be run by 20th century type-writers”. “India has always considered it its duty to rise above its own interests and work in the interest of humanity,” he said.
