2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 05:03 AM IST
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22 and 23 here, expected to be chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Saturday.
During the meeting, the National Security Advisers and/or Heads of Delegation of the BRICS Member countries will exchange views on the theme ‘Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today’, the MEA said.
“They will discuss the rapidly evolving nature of national security challenges, as well as the role of new technologies in emerging security threats,” it added.
The NSAs are also expected to review the outcomes of the recently held BRICS Joint Working Groups on Counter-Terrorism, and on Security in the use of Information and Communication Technologies, it said.
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said in a social media post on X, “During the 16th Meeting of #BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security, the Chinese side will exchange views with other BRICS members on the current international security situation, major international and regional issues, and joint response to conventional and non-conventional security challenges, and prepare politically for the BRICS Summit to be held in September.”
“China looks forward to enhancing communication and coordination with BRICS members to enrich political and security cooperation and contribute to world peace and security,” he added.
According to the official confirmation available so far, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Nezamipour are expected to attend the BRICS NSAs’ meeting, which will set the stage for the summit of the BRICS leaders in India later in September.
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India holds the rotating presidency of the 11-member BRICS bloc this year. Its members include founding members — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other member nations, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
