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Indian journo expects feeble mention of terrorism in BRICS declaration

Xiamen [China], Sept. 3 (ANI): Senior Indian Journalist Atul Aneja on Sunday said that terrorism is an important issue between India and China in Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) summit.

He also said that however, it is unlikely that any declaration will be passed on the same at the summit.

Talking to ANI, Aneja said, "Terrorism is very important but there is unlikely it to be an issue here because of China's extremely close ties with Pakistan."

He added that there is going to be a lot of emphasis on exact words to be used on the terrorism issue in the declaration because India has said that Pakistan is epicenter of terrorism, which is close to China.

Earlier, China has raised concerns about India raising the issue of terrorism at the BRICS Summit.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Friday also said that concerns over Pakistan's terrorism record is not an 'appropriate topic' to be discussed at the BRICS Summit.

"We noticed that India, when it comes to Pakistan's counter-terrorism, has some concerns. I don't think this is an appropriate topic to be discussed at BRICS Summit," Chunying said, suggesting that Beijing will be averse to any kind of criticism of its close ally during the summit deliberations in Xiamen.

Aneja also said that the summit has various dimensions as it comes after month's long stand-off between India and China at Doklam.

"Apart from BRICS, this is the first meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping after Doklam stand-off. It will be important to see that whether this meeting will give a fresh dimension to India-China ties or not," he said.

Aneja added that apart from these issues, there are other regional and global issues which are of utmost importance.

"In 2016, India was keen on BRICS rating agency, which would be an alternative to western rating agency that probably might be on the agenda tomorrow," he said.

The journalist said that on economic perspective, India wants to amplify new development bank, which is BRICS Bank and K.V. Kamath being the president of Bank is another specific Indian dimension to a multi-lateral institution.

Further stressing on the issues to be discussed on the ninth BRICS summit, Aneja said the 'Belt and Road' initiative can also be on priority list.

"Chinese were initially very keen on linking the belt and the road initiative, which India does not support. I think the Indian side is going to object any suggestion of linking the Belt and the Road," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to raise India's concerns on the issue of the spread of terrorism across the world, and in particular in the Asian and South Asian region at the upcoming BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen in China's southwestern Fujian Province.

This came hours after Beijing appeared to suggest that it would view any reference to Pakistan at the meeting with a feeling of discomfort.

"Apart from economic cooperation, there are other issues of interest, i.e. threat of terrorism. There are certain developments in the world which are important to be addressed, and I'm sure, leaders in the BRICS meeting are bound to look at it, including the scourge of terrorism, which has been the most important subject for India," Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Preeti Saran told ANI.

"These are global developments and we have been discussing about it and, terrorism is something which is an issue that affects the entire international community. BRICS countries themselves have been victims of terrorism. So, it is bound to be discussed," she added.

"India had raised it (terrorism) at the last BRICS Summit in Goa in October 2016 as well, and, I'm sure that the issue of terrorism will again figure at the summit between the leaders of the BRICS countries as well. We are looking at the summit very positively, so as to come out with a strong outcome, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking forward to participate in this summit," Saran said.

At the last BRICS Summit in Goa in October 2016, Modi had referred to Pakistan as the "mothership of terrorism".

"India attaches a lot of importance to the BRICS as a grouping and we think it is very important for regional and global stability, especially at a time when there is state of uncertainty in the world," Saran further said.

The Ministry of External Affairs stressed that India is looking to build upon the positive impetus given to the previous BRICS Summit in Goa.

Saran said, "We also regard BRICS as an important economic platform and a very strong voice for developing countries to come together to push for issues of interest to us, including in terms of the concept of global architecture." (ANI)


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