Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 23 met National Security Advisors and senior security officials from BRICS countries, highlighting the growing importance of the grouping in addressing emerging global security challenges.
During the meeting, PM Modi said BRICS has a crucial role to play in strengthening cooperation on key security issues in an increasingly complex global environment. He emphasised the need for closer collaboration among member nations to tackle common concerns such as terrorism, cyber security and the challenges posed by emerging technologies.
PM Modi also underlined that India’s BRICS Chairmanship will focus on advancing practical cooperation among member countries. Reiterating India’s commitment to championing the interests of the Global South, he said the grouping can contribute significantly towards building a safer, more secure and inclusive world.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, PM Modi said he was pleased to interact with National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries. He noted that BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, ranging from terrorism and cyber security to emerging technologies.
India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship for 2026 and has indicated that strengthening cooperation among developing nations and promoting practical outcomes on global issues will remain key priorities during its tenure.
During the two-day meeting, the NSAs and 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,” read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following the meeting.
“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,” it added.