India announced that it will be hosting the next BRICS Parliamentary Forum in 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made the announcement at the conclusion of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia. Member nations, in a joint declaration, strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. They also called for a collective global approach with a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

In his address, the Lok Sabha Speaker highlighted the commitment of BRICS nations to work together on other key issues such as artificial intelligence, economic cooperation, and parliamentary collaboration.

Birla expressed gratitude to Brazil's Parliament, government, and people for hosting the summit. He said, "The agenda will be set for the Summit in India, and India will ensure a successful and productive hosting of the event."

Birla further said, "In this final declaration, BRICS countries agreed that we must fight terrorism collectively. They condemned the terrorist incident that took place on April 22 in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, and emphasised the need to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism through joint efforts. The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has also called upon all countries of the world to adopt a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism."

Birla spoke about the use of Artificial Intelligence. He said, "It was agreed that AI must be used, and it is indeed essential. But there must also be transparency and accountability in its use."

The discussions also focused on economic inclusion and ways to enhance trade and cooperation among BRICS nations.

Birla reaffirmed India's support for the rule of law, global cooperation, and dialogue on the world stage. He thanked all BRICS nations and expressed confidence that through joint efforts, parliamentary exchanges, and sharing of best practices, meaningful changes can be brought to citizens' lives.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat stated earlier, "The ten BRICS countries represented in this year's forum were: India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Delegations from the parliaments of these countries actively participated in the conference and played a key role in shaping the joint declaration."

Birla led the Indian delegation to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum. The delegation also included Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Singh Nagar, Lok Sabha MPs Vijay Baghel, Vivek Thakur, and Shabari Bareddy. Lok Sabha Secretary General Uttpal Kumar Singh, Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Modi, and senior officials of the Lok Sabha Secretariat were also part of the delegation.