Show of solidarity:BRICS leaders at the Dialogue of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries in Xiamen.PTIPTI  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched for a coordinated action on counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and disaster management, as he suggested 10 “noble commitments” through which BRICS could achieve leadership in global transformation.

At the BRICS Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue organised by China on the sidelines of the 9th BRICS Summit as an outreach exercise, Mr. Modi said India had a long tradition of partnerships with fellow developing countries, while pursuing its own aspirations for growth.

Brick by brick

“Whatever we do, will impact the world substantially. So, it is our solemn duty to make a better world — brick by brick, or, through BRICS..,” Mr. Modi said.

“I had spoken about BRICS driving the global transformation in the next 10 years for it to be a golden decade. I suggest that this can be brought about with our proactive approach, policies, and action,” Mr. Modi said while putting forward 10 noble commitments through which BRICS leadership in global transformation can be achieved.

The 10 noble commitments suggested by the Prime Minister included creating a safer world by “organised and coordinated action on at least three issues: counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and disaster management.”

Greener world

Other noble commitments suggested by Mr. Modi were: creating a greener world, creating an enabled world, creating an inclusive world, creating a digital world, creating a skilled world, creating a healthier world, creating an equitable world, creating a connected world and creating a harmonious world.

Apart from Mr. Modi, leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and five guest countries — Egypt, Tajikistan, Thailand, Mexico and Guinea — attended the dialogue.

“Our ‘no strings attached’ model of cooperation is driven purely by the requirements and priorities of our partner countries,” Mr. Modi said.

“Our development partnerships, projects are providing water, electricity, roads, healthcare, tele-medicine, and basic infra in dozens of countries,” he said.

He said recently India completed its first voluntary review of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).