India hosted the 16th [1] BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in Delhi to address global security challenges and counter-terrorism.
The gathering marks a strategic effort to align the security frameworks of major emerging economies. By coordinating on cyber threats and terrorism, these nations aim to create a unified front against non-traditional risks that transcend national borders.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval led the discussions, which included security advisers from Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, and other partner countries [1]. The talks focused on the necessity of joint action to mitigate the impact of cyber-attacks and the persistence of global terrorism [1].
During the summit, Doval held five [2] bilateral meetings with representatives from Iran, Ethiopia, Brazil, China, and South Africa [2]. These side sessions allowed for more targeted discussions on regional stability and specific security cooperation agreements between India and the respective partner nations.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was also present during the proceedings [1]. The meeting emphasized the growing need for BRICS nations to strengthen their intelligence sharing, and operational cooperation to combat evolving security threats.
Officials discussed the rise of non-traditional threats—risks that do not originate from state-on-state military conflict—as a primary concern for the bloc [1]. The participants sought to establish a more robust mechanism for responding to these vulnerabilities in a digitally connected world.
“India hosted the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in Delhi”
This meeting signals India's intention to position itself as a central security hub for the Global South. By hosting the 16th iteration of these talks and conducting multiple bilateral meetings, India is leveraging the BRICS platform to balance its security partnerships while addressing the shared digital and asymmetric threats facing emerging economies.
