India to host BRICS NSA Meeting
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
By Mahima Katal
New Delhi, June 20: India will host a meeting of National Security Advisers (NSAs) from BRICS member countries in New Delhi on June 22-23, with discussions expected to focus on emerging security threats, counter-terrorism cooperation and preparations for the bloc’s summit later this year.
The meeting, chaired by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, will bring together security officials from the expanded 11-member BRICS grouping at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over cyber security and technological risks.
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, delegates will discuss "non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today," including the evolving nature of security threats and the role of new technologies in shaping emerging risks.
Participants are also expected to review the outcomes of recent BRICS Joint Working Group meetings on counter-terrorism and security in the use of information and communication technologies.
China confirmed on Thursday that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the meeting at India's invitation.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wang would exchange views with counterparts on the international security situation, regional developments and joint responses to both traditional and non-traditional security challenges.
"The meeting will also make preparations for the BRICS Summit to be held in India in September," Lin told a regular press briefing in Beijing.
Wang, who also serves as Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and is China's Special Representative on the boundary question with India, is expected to hold talks with Doval during the visit, according to official sources.
The New Delhi meeting comes as India and China continue efforts to stabilize relations following years of military tensions along their disputed border.
Beijing said BRICS countries, which it described as being at the forefront of the Global South, share a commitment to multilateralism, development and reform of global governance institutions.
India holds the rotating BRICS presidency in 2026 and will host the bloc's leaders for the annual summit in September.
Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, BRICS has expanded in recent years to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, increasing its geopolitical and economic influence across the developing world.
