National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the significance of maintaining stable, predictable, and positive relations with China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Emphasizing the need for mutual sensitivity and respect, Doval and Wang Yi discussed recent developments in bilateral ties and progress towards normalization. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting, was attended by officials including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong.
India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisors’ Meeting in New Delhi, convening top security officials from member countries to address global security challenges and enhance cooperation on strategic issues. The National Security Advisors from BRICS nations, along with delegation heads, also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi expressed satisfaction in meeting the security advisors, highlighting BRICS’ role in security cooperation amid global changes and the importance of practical collaboration to address shared challenges.
Discussions during the BRICS meeting focused on security challenges worldwide, including non-traditional issues like energy security, food security, cyber threats, and climate-induced instability. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to counter terrorism in all forms, supporting enhanced cooperation among BRICS members to combat terrorism and cyber risks collectively. They endorsed India’s BRICS Chairmanship in 2026 with a theme centered on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
