'Look forward to enhancing political, security cooperation': Chinese envoy ahead of BRICS NSA Meet
New Delhi, June 20
China will discuss its views on the current international and regional developments at the upcoming BRICS National Security Advisors here in the national capital next week.
The details were shared by Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, 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."
His remarks come as India is set to host the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting on 22-23 June 2026.
The meeting will be chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.
As per the MEA, during the meeting, the National Security Advisers/Heads of Delegation of BRICS Member Countries will exchange views on the theme 'Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today'.
They will discuss the rapidly evolving nature of national security challenges, as well as the role of new technologies in emerging security threats.
According to the statement, 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 meeting comes as India holds the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026, having previously held it in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach articulated by Prime Minister Modi at the 2025 Rio Summit.
BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates. It serves as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global as well as regional significance, and issues of global political and economic governance.
The official website for BRICS 2026 highlights how the BRICS agenda has expanded considerably from its initial focus on economic issues of mutual concern and is structured around three core pillars-- political and security, economy and finance and cultural and people to people exchanges.
"BRICS cooperation continues to broaden its scope across a wide range of global issues, including fight against terrorism, climate change, food and energy security, the international economic and financial situation, telecommunications, agriculture, labour and employment, international financial architecture, trade, and the WTO," the official website highlighted.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Hosting the BRICS NSA meet is a good move for India. It shows we are serious about global security, especially with non-traditional threats like cyber attacks and climate change. But we must be cautious - China's friendship comes with strings attached, always. I hope Doval ji handles this with his usual firmness.
China ki neeyat saaf nahi hai! They talk about peace but occupy our territory. BRICS is a platform to call them out, not to enhance cooperation. India should use this chance to raise issues like the north-east insurgency and cross-border terrorism that China indirectly supports. Baat toh karni padegi openly! 💪
It's good that BRICS is expanding its agenda beyond just economics. The focus on counter-terrorism and ICT security is very relevant today. As India chairs the group, we have an opportunity to shape the narrative. Let's hope we don't get bogged down by China's usual delaying tactics.
As an outsider looking in, BRICS seems like a valuable forum for multipolar dialogue. India's theme of "resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability" sounds promising. But I'm skeptical about how much substance comes out of these meetings. China's presence always casts a shadow. Let's watch how Doval and the Chinese envoy interact.
I appreciate the emphasis on non-traditional security challenges. Climate change and cyber threats affect everyone, including common people like us. But the real test is whether BRICS can produce actionable outcomes, not just statements. India should push for concrete measures, especially on food and energy security. 🌍
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