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India seeks new security forum
Why it is in news?
- India urged for support from Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil to create a new security forum to counter terrorism and radicalisation.
- Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting, External Affairs Minister said that the forum could be realised through an understanding among the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the member countries of the grouping.
- Minister also emphasised the contribution of the BRICS countries in ensuring stability in a world faced with growing insecurity.
- The National Security Advisers of the BRICS member- states have a dialogue mechanism to counter radicalisation, terrorism, money laundering and other international crimes.
- During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping, India had expressed willingness to intensify work with the BRICS member- states to address pressing issues of collective concern.
Source
The Hindu