‘Look forward to enhancing political, security cooperation’: Chinese envoy ahead of BRICS NSA Meet

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-06-20 09:23:00 UTC

Key Points

• China will discuss views on current international and regional developments at the BRICS National Security Advisors meeting in New Delhi
• The 16th BRICS NSA meeting is scheduled for 22-23 June 2026, chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
• Meeting theme focuses on 'Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today' including new technologies in emerging security threats
• NSAs will review outcomes from BRICS Joint Working Groups on Counter-Terrorism and Security in ICT
• The meeting prepares politically for the BRICS Summit to be held in September 2026
• India holds BRICS Chairship for 2026, its fourth time after 2012, 2016, and 2021
• BRICS comprises 11 member countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE