Pakistan, the only country where, instead of the state having a military, the military owns the state, has been a top recipient of US aid since 1948.
Half of it went to Pak military Hukmaran.
The pact has handed the Na-Pak Army yet another chance indulge in Ayyashi.
Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defence Pact
On Sept 17, 2025, Riyadh & Islamabad signed a mutual defence pact. A clause of the pact says: any aggression on one = aggression on both.
Sounds NATO type.
But let's see what it really means.
Even Parvez Musharraf, as Army Chief & President, dined with American Jewish leaders in New York in 2005 and promised to explore ties with Israel, so much for solidarity.
Pakistan already fear Israel may target its nuclear arms.
By sharing its DPI stack (UPI, CoWIN) and leading on Responsible AI, India is turning BRICS into a platform for delivering global public goods, not just deliberations.
This is India’s model of inclusive multilateralism—rooted in technology, ethics, and South-South cooperation.
Why does the BRICS Rio Declaration 2025 matter for India?
Because it marks a shift where India is not just participating but shaping outcomes on global terrorism, UNSC reform, digital cooperation, and trade—often in contrast to the China-Pakistan axis.
17th BRICS Summit condemns Pahalgam terror attack in strongest terms. The Leaders adopted the ‘Rio de Janeiro Declaration’.
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- Leaders condemned in the strongest terms the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. _(Para 34)_
- They reaffirmed commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, terrorism financing and safe havens.
- They urged zero tolerance for terrorism and rejected double standards in countering terrorism.
- They called for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the ‘Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism’ in the UN framework.
- They called for concerted actions against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities.
The declaration also flagged unilateral sanctions and trade barriers as harmful to global economic stability.
India’s concerns over distorted WTO rules and protectionist practices—often used by the West and at times China—are now reflected in the BRICS voice.
As Xi Jinping skips the summit, India—active across both the G7 and BRICS—offers consistent and inclusive leadership. This summit may mark India’s definitive turn from bloc politics to bridge-building multilateralism.
As PM Modi heads to the BRICS Summit (July 5–8) in Rio, India brings a forward-looking agenda-global governance reform, digital cooperation, and Global South cohesion.
PM Modi is set to champion cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure, AI & cybersecurity, climate finance, and health governance—reflecting India’s commitment to share its digital public infrastructure as a global good.
As a responsible power with regional stakes, New Delhi has made clear that its actions post-Pahalgam terror attack were proportionate, necessary, and consistent with international norms. The QUAD must evolve with these realities.
India is opening multiple fronts for its fight against terrorism. At SCO, we refused to sign the Joint Statement, and at the first QUAD meeting post-Operation Sindoor, India clearly articulated its position: counterterrorism must be integral to Indo-Pacific security.
#WATCH | Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting | In Washington, DC, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "A word about terrorism in the light of our recent experience. The world must display zero tolerance. Victims and perpetrators must never be equated. India has every right to defend its people against terrorism and we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate that..."
India’s view is that a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' must extend beyond maritime stability to include security against asymmetric threats like cross-border terrorism. This was a quiet but firm recalibration of what QUAD’s security agenda should encompass.