NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said reforming the UN security council was “no longer an option, but a necessity,” urging India, Brazil and South Africa to send a clear signal for overhauling global governance structures. He was speaking at the IBSA leaders’ summit, attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reported PTI. PM Modi said IBSA’s message of unity and cooperation was crucial at a time when the world appeared increasingly polarised. Stressing tighter security collaboration, he proposed institutionalising an NSA-level dialogue, adding, “In the fight against terrorism, we must move forward in close coordination. There is no place for any double standards on such a serious issue.” Placing stro

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