BRICS leaders condemn terrorism in all forms

XIAMEN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- BRICS leaders deplore all terrorist attacks worldwide and condemn terrorism in all forms and manifestations, according to the Xiamen Declaration released at the ninth BRICS summit Monday.

"We reaffirm that those responsible for committing, organizing, or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable," it said.

In the declaration, the leaders also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa attended the BRICS summit in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen.