BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting in New Delhi Addresses Global Security
The 16th BRICS National Security Advisors meeting, hosted by India in New Delhi on June 22-23, 2026, brought together all 11 member states to discuss international security, counter-terrorism, and non-traditional threats. Indian NSA Ajit Doval welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and noted progress in India-China ties. PM Modi emphasized BRICS’ role in tackling terrorism and supporting the Global South. Sideline meetings included Iran-UAE tensions and bilateral talks with China and Russia.
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BRICS Can Play a Key Role in Tackling Terrorism: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's 2026 chairmanship of BRICS will help prioritize Global South issues and contribute to a safer world. Speaking during a meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors in New Delhi, Modi highlighted the grouping's role in addressing terrorism, cyber security, and emerging technologies. The two-day meeting also covered energy and food security, supply chain disruptions, and climate-induced instability. Delegations expressed full support for India's chairship theme: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.' On the sidelines, Indian NSA Ajit Doval met Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to review bilateral projects. The meeting saw tensions when Iranian delegate Ghadir Nezamipour accused the UAE of allowing attacks from its territory amid the Gulf conflict.
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At the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors’ meeting held in New Delhi, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted his counterparts from China, Iran, and Brazil to address rising global security challenges. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation among BRICS nations amid escalating international tensions. The event underscores India's role in facilitating multilateral dialogue on security issues within the BRICS framework.
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India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, speaking at the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi on June 23, 2026, welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it will enhance energy security and remove supply chain bottlenecks for sectors like fertilizers and chemicals. Doval expressed cautious optimism about the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, hoping it will contribute to stability. He noted the world faces geopolitical uncertainties, economic strains, and disruptive technology, and that multilateralism is declining. Doval emphasized BRICS's role in advancing economic cooperation, strengthening the Global South's voice, and reforming global governance. The meeting was hosted by India as BRICS chair. The grouping now includes 11 major emerging economies, representing about 49.5% of the global population and 40% of global GDP.
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India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi on June 22-23, 2026. On the sidelines, Doval met with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs Ghadir Nezamipour, where they reviewed the situation in West Asia and discussed cooperation under BRICS and India-Iran bilateral ties. Doval also met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides noting progress towards gradual normalization of bilateral relations and emphasizing stable, predictable ties. The Iranian delegation held a separate meeting with China, where Iran expressed appreciation for China's political support and readiness to respond to potential threats, while China reaffirmed support for Iran's security and territorial integrity. The main BRICS NSA meeting focuses on non-traditional security challenges and counter-terrorism outcomes.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) meeting in New Delhi on June 22-23, 2026, as announced by Beijing on June 18. The meeting, hosted by India which holds the rotating BRICS presidency, will bring together NSAs from all 11 member states to discuss the current international security situation, major international and regional issues, and joint responses to traditional and non-traditional security challenges. The gathering also serves as preparation for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 2026 in India. Wang Yi, who is also Beijing's Special Representative on the India-China border issue, is expected to meet Indian NSA Ajit Doval for bilateral discussions. The BRICS bloc includes Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
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