India scores a diplomatic victory as BRICS anti-terrorism declaration names Pakistan-based groups

LeT is known for exporting terror to Indian Kashmir, but so far India had not got any official recognition of that menace from an international and intergovernmental grouping of nations like the BRICS, which also includes China, its bullying neighbour known for its support to Pakistan and engaging in frequent border tensions with India.

The declaration was passed by the member countries at ongoing BRICS summit in China.

It is being seen as a major gain for India, which has been trying to highlight the menace, rampant in the sub-continent in the international fora.

"We strongly condemn terrorist attacks resulting in death to innocent Afghan nationals. We, in this regard, express concern on the security situation in the region and violence caused by the Taliban, ISIL/DAISH, Al Qaida and its affiliates including Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, TTP and Hizb ut-Tahrir," said the declaration which was issued during the summit.

"We deplore all terrorist attacks worldwide, including attacks in BRICS countries, and condemn terrorism in all its forms & manifestations wherever committed &by whomsoever & stress that there can be no justification," the declaration read.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the summit and he reached China emboldened by the disengagement of the border tension at Doklam.

Earlier, PM Narendra Modi called for greater cooperation between the BRICS members states for ensuring global stability and peace while addressing the BRICS Summit at the International Conference Center in Xiamen.