BRICS-TERROR 2 LAST

They called for "collective action" to boost world They called for "collective action" to boost worldeconomic growth, macroeconomic policy coordination, improvingglobal economic governance, promoting international trade andinvestment, addressing income inequality and achievingsustainable development. Reaffirming that poverty eradication is the greatestglobal challenge, the BRICS leaders said they are committed tocontinue to working towards the full implementation of the 17Sustainable Development Goals. They also called upon the international community,especially the developed countries, to fulfill theircommitments and provide strong support for developingcountries. They also noted the importance of a common and inclusiveapproach to development of medicines, research and diagnostictools to end epidemics and to facilitate the access to safe,effective, quality and affordable essential medicines. The BRICS leaders voiced committed to work towards theentry into force of the Paris Climate Agreement withcompletion of due domestic procedures and its fullimplementation. "They emphasised that developed countries shall continueto provide financial, technical and capacity building supportto developing countries with respect to both mitigation andadaptation for the implementation of the Paris Agreement," thecommunique added. During the day, Akbar held a series of bilateral meetingson the margins of the UN General Assembly session. He discussed "bilateral and multilateral" issues with SriLankan President Maithripala Sirisena, the Indian mission tothe UN said. Akbar also had discussions with Foreign Minister ofDenmark Kristian Jensen, Foreign Minister of Colombia MariaAngela Holguin Cuellar, Foreign Minister of Ireland CharlesFlanagan besides meeting Vuk Jeremic, candidate of theRepublic of Serbia for election as UN Secretary-General. PTIYASSAI