Ajit Doval To Lead BRICS Security Meet From Monday; Talks On Terrorism, West Asia Crisis In Focus

Published 21 June 2026 · local

Ajit Doval To Lead BRICS Security Meet From Monday; Talks On Terrorism, West Asia Crisis In Focus Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 08:55

Ajit Doval To Lead BRICS Security Meet From Monday; Talks On Terrorism, West Asia Crisis In Focus Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 08:55 IST BRICS security chiefs will meet in New Delhi to discuss terrorism, West Asia tensions, emerging threats and preparations for the bloc's September summit. A file photo of Ajit Doval (PTI) Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to chair a crucial two-day meeting of BRICS Security Advisers and High Representatives on Security in New Delhi beginning Monday, with cross-border terrorism, the evolving security situation in West Asia, and other pressing geopolitical challenges expected to dominate the discussions. The conclave, being hosted by India in its capacity as the current BRICS Chair, will bring together top security officials from member nations, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. Iranian Supreme Security Council Deputy Secretary Nezamipour is also expected to participate in the deliberations, according to reports. The meeting is being viewed as a key preparatory exercise ahead of the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in India in September. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Security Advisers and heads of delegation will exchange views on the theme, ‘Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today’.

The discussions are expected to focus on the rapidly changing nature of national security threats and the role of emerging technologies in shaping new security challenges. Government sources cited by PTI indicated that regional security developments, including the conflict in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war, are likely to figure prominently in the talks. India is also expected to raise concerns related to terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorist activities targeting Jammu and Kashmir by groups based in Pakistan. The ongoing tensions and hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan could also come up during the discussions. The MEA said delegates will 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 review is expected to contribute to broader discussions on strengthening cooperation among BRICS countries in tackling both conventional and non-conventional security threats. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said Beijing would exchange views with other BRICS members on the current international security situation, major international and regional issues, and collective responses to conventional and non-conventional security challenges.