Jun 25: The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting was held on 23 June 2026 in New Delhi, India. The National Security Advisers/Heads of Delegation from BRICS member countries exchanged views on security challenges confronting the world. In the non-traditional realm, they deliberated on challenges related to energy security, food security, supply chain security, emerging technologies utilized by terrorist networks, cyber security and climate-induced instability.
The NSAs/Heads of Delegation also reviewed the activities and outcomes of the BRICS Joint Working Groups on Counter-Terrorism held on 21-22 May 2026, and on Security in the use of Information and Communication Technologies held on 08-09 June 2026. The leaders extended support to enhancing further BRICS cooperation, particularly on strengthening capacities of members, enhancing information sharing, and coordinating amongst BRICS law-enforcement agencies to counter terrorism and cyber risks in a collective manner. They reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including through countering the use of new technologies being utilized by them.
The NSAs/Heads of Delegation expressed their full support to India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. After the conclusion of the meeting, they had a joint call-on the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Disclaimer: We donot claim that the images used as part of the news published are always owned by us. From time to time, we use images sourced as part of news or any related images or representations. Kindly take a look at our image usage policy on how we select the image that are used as part of the news.
