Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on June 23, 2026, during the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting. Wang Yi expressed China's support for India's responsibilities as the rotating chair of BRICS, emphasizing the need to strengthen bilateral ties between the two Asian neighbours and leading economies of the Global South.
Key Takeaways from Wang Yi's Meeting with Ajit Doval
According to a post on X by Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, Wang Yi stated that China and India, as the two most populous economies, should view bilateral relations from a long-term and global perspective. He urged both sides to translate the understandings of their leaders into concrete actions, promoting respective development and revitalisation through cooperation, and accelerating the modernisation process of the Global South.
Wang Yi stressed the importance of managing differences carefully, particularly on the boundary issue, so that they do not overshadow broader ties. He said, "It is imperative to respect each other's core interests, properly handle sensitive issues, and place the China-India border issue in an appropriate position, so that it doesn't affect the overall situation of bilateral relations."
Fostering Positive Public Perceptions
The Chinese Foreign Minister also highlighted the need to foster positive public perceptions to support improved bilateral ties. "The two sides should actively guide all sectors of society to form a correct understanding, and lay a solid public opinion and social foundation for improving bilateral relations," he said.
Wang Yi further expressed Beijing's support for New Delhi's role in BRICS, stating, "China supports India in fulfilling its responsibilities as the rotating chair of the BRICS, and is willing to join hands with India in promoting the development and growth of the BRICS mechanism."
BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting
Earlier, on June 20, Ambassador Xu Feihong said that China would discuss its views on current international and regional developments at the BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting. In a post on X, he said, "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."
He added that China looked forward to enhancing communication and coordination with BRICS members to "enrich political and security cooperation and contribute to world peace and security."
India Hosts BRICS NSA Meeting
India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting from June 22-23, 2026, chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting focused on the theme 'Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today,' with National Security Advisers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS Member Countries exchanging views on the topic.
The meeting is seen as a crucial step in preparing for the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 2026, where leaders will further discuss cooperation and global security issues.
