IBSA note with concern escalation of geopolitical tensions, and emphasises need for dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts

New York, Sep 23 (PTI) The IBSA countries of India, Brazil and South Africa noted with concern the escalation of geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world and emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Grace Naledi Pandor met for the 11th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Friday here on the margins of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

A joint communique of the meeting said that the ministers “noted with concern the escalation of geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world and emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts. They called for strengthening of global arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, including efforts within the framework of the Conference on Disarmament.” The ministers condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and concurred that terrorism is a global scourge that must be fought and terrorist safe havens eliminated in every part of the world.