India to Host BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting Beginning June 22

India set to host two day BRICS National Security Advisers (NSA) Meeting on 22nd and 23rd June, 2026 and it marks the significant step to strengthen the cooperation among BRICS nations on the global and regional security issues. This meeting will be chaired by the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and it will bring the together National Security Advisers and senior security representatives from the BRICS member countries.

What is the BRICS NSA Meeting?

The BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting is the important platform where member countries discuss the security concerns, strategic cooperation and policy coordination.

It enables the participating nations to exchange their views on to evolving global security trends and identify areas for collaborative action.

This year’s meeting comes at that time when the geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, artificial intelligence-driven risks and transnational crimes are becoming the increasingly significant concerns for the governments worldwide.

Key Theme: Non-Traditional Security Challenges

The central theme of the meeting is the “Non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today.”

Unlike the conventional military threats, non-traditional security challenges include issues which transcend national borders and require coordinated international responses.

The discussions are expected to focus on to the,

• Cybersecurity threats
• Artificial Intelligence-related risks
• Information warfare
• Terrorism and extremism
• Critical infrastructure security
• Cross-border organized crime
• Emerging technology challenges
• Digital security and data protection

Focus on New Technologies and Emerging Threats

One of the major agenda will be the role of the advanced technologies in creating new security challenges.

Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deepfakes, autonomous systems and cyber tools are also increasingly influencing national security strategies worldwide.

While these technologies offers the immense benefits and they also creates the vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hostile actors.

The meeting is expected to discuss the,

• Responsible use of emerging technologies
• Cyber resilience measures
• Prevention of technology-enabled crime
• Protection of critical digital infrastructure
• International cooperation in cybersecurity

Review of Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

The BRICS National Security Advisers will also review the outcomes of the recently concluded Joint Working Group meetings on Counter-Terrorism.

Counter-terrorism cooperation remains as one of the most important pillars of the BRICS security collaboration. Member nations are also expected to exchange information and best practices related to the,

• Terror financing
• Radicalization
• Cross-border terrorism
• Intelligence sharing
• Capacity building

Key Participants Expected at the Meeting

There are several senior security officials are also expected to attend the meeting.

Among the notable participants are the,

• Ajit Doval – India
• Wang Yi – China
• Sergei Shoigu – Russia
• Nezamipour – Iran

Their participation will highlights the strategic importance of the meeting in to shaping future BRICS security cooperation.

India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026

India currently holds the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping in the year 2026. As chair, India is hosting the series of ministerial and official-level meetings throughout the year leading up to the leaders’ summit.

The BRICS grouping now consists of the 11 member countries,

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Indonesia
9. Iran
10. Saudi Arabia
11. United Arab Emirates