The discussions centred around overview of global situation – new threats and challenges, regional hot spots. The Ministers discussed possible BRICS cooperation on international fora including on key issues on the 75 UNGA agenda. The BRICS Foreign Ministers also reviewed the progress of activities under three pillars of BRICS cooperation and possible outcomes under Russian BRICS Chairmanship in 2020.
External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar also highlighted the scourge of terrorism and called for enhanced BRICS cooperation in countering terrorism. He expressed satisfaction on the conclusion of BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy.