India Hosts BRICS NSA Meet with China, Russia, Iran in Delhi Amid Global Tensions
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Source: News18 | Original Published At: 2026-06-19 06:30:29 UTC
Key Points
- New Delhi will host a meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors on June 22-23, led by India's NSA Ajit Doval.
- High-level representatives from China (Wang Yi), Russia (Sergei Shoigu), and Iran are confirmed to attend the meeting.
- The NSA meeting is viewed as a preparatory step for the BRICS Leaders' Summit scheduled for September 12-13 in India.
- BRICS has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia alongside original members.
- The article highlights US concerns, particularly from Donald Trump, regarding BRICS potentially challenging dollar dominance.
- India aims to maintain an independent foreign policy, balancing strong US ties while leading BRICS engagements with Russia, China, and Iran.