PM Modi Meets BRICS Security Officials in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted National Security Advisors and senior security officials from BRICS nations on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, emphasizing the group's growing importance in addressing contemporary global security challenges. The meeting followed the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi, chaired by India's NSA Ajit Doval.
Focus on Non-Traditional Threats
Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, discussions centered on non-traditional threats including terrorism, cybersecurity, and risks posed by emerging technologies. PM Modi stated that BRICS is a key platform for strengthening security cooperation in a time of rapid global change. He called on member nations—Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE—to boost collaboration and address shared vulnerabilities.
India's Chairmanship Agenda
In a post on X, the Prime Minister reiterated India's commitment to its chairmanship agenda, themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." He wrote: "Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries. In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cybersecurity to emerging technologies. India's Chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world."
NSA Doval Highlights BRICS as Special Coalition
India hosted the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in the national capital, where NSA Ajit Doval hailed the BRICS group as a "very special coalition," expressing elation over its growth and stating that member and partner economies have "got a very special role to play in this world." Dignitaries participating included Brazil Secretary of Multilateral Political Affairs Carlos Marcio Bicalho Cozendey, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister in the Presidency of South Africa Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, and Secretary-General of the UAE Supreme Council for National Security Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi.
Bilateral Meetings and Expanded Agenda
NSA Ajit Doval held key bilateral meetings with several partner countries on the sidelines of the BRICS NSA Meet. India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 is its fourth, having previously held the position in 2012, 2016, and 2021. The BRICS 2026 website highlights that the grouping's agenda has expanded significantly from its original focus on economic issues to three core pillars: political and security cooperation, economic and financial cooperation, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Cooperation now covers counter-terrorism, climate change, food and energy security, international financial architecture, telecommunications, agriculture, labour and employment, trade, and WTO-related matters.
