The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday announced that India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ (NSA) meeting on June 22 and 23. NSA Ajit Doval will chair the meeting.
The meeting will witness of BRICS member countries, including, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Nezamipour, participating in high-stake discussions on the theme, “Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today”, an MEA press release stated.
According to the statement, the delegation from participating nations, will engage in talks around the rapidly evolving nature of national security challenges, and the role of new technologies in emerging security threats.
“The National Security Advisers/Heads of Delegation will also 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,” the statement read.
Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong 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.”
“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 posted on X.
The BRICS NSA meeting will set the stage for the BRICS Summit in India in September. India holds the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc this year. Its members include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
