Regional conflicts, terrorism do not stop at borders, affect all: Lok Sabha Speaker at BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to address global challenges like terrorism and climate change. He highlighted the role of parliaments in building trust and resolving tensions.
Why it matters
International parliamentary forums serve as critical platforms for diplomacy and addressing cross-border issues that affect global stability.
Regional conflicts, terrorism do not stop at borders, affect all: Lok Sabha Speaker at BRICS Parliamentary Forum left Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addresses the gathering during the BRICS 12th Parliamentary Forum, at Parliament House, in New Delhi, on October 26, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/o0xa3f/article71626176.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_26_2026_000076A.jpg ATUL YADAV New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addresses the gathering during the BRICS 12th Parliamentary Forum, at Parliament House, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI10_26_2026_000076A) Mr. Birla said regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, terrorism and climate change do not stop at one’s border and such global challenges make dialogue, diplomacy and cooperation all the more important NEW DELHI Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (October 26, 2026) said parliaments can help build trust and ease tensions between countries as he inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.
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