Full Breakdown
India Hosts BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting: West Asia Focus and India-China Normalisation
6/23/2026, 12:06:00 AM
Core Event
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted the BRICS national security advisers in New Delhi on June 22-23, 2026. Delegates included Iran’s Ghadir Nezamipour, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Brazil’s Carlos Cozendey and other officials. The session examined the security architecture, non-traditional threats and BRICS counter-terrorism working groups.
Background & Context
India’s reliance on Iranian energy forces a diplomatic balance with the United States amid recent Middle-East conflict. Relations with China have improved since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash that killed 20 Indian and at least four Chinese soldiers, with Wang Yi’s August 2025 visit marking a step toward normalisation. India holds the rotating BRICS presidency; the bloc now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a total of twelve members.
Why It Matters
Meeting tied West-Asia security to India’s energy needs and diplomatic balancing between Tehran and Washington. China’s backing of Iran’s territorial integrity may shift alignments, while progress toward normalising India-China ties could affect Line of Actual Control dispute. Outcomes will shape September 2026 BRICS summit agenda, where bloc seeks influence over security and technology norms.
Official Statements & Responses
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the talks reviewed West-Asia developments, noting “progress towards gradual normalisation” of India-China relations. The Iranian embassy reported China reaffirmed support for Iran’s security and territorial integrity and pledged diplomatic contributions to regional stability. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted BRICS’ commitment to peace, development, multilateralism and a more equitable international order. Indian foreign ministry called the Doval-Wang dialogue “constructive and forward-looking.”
Criticism & Opposition
No dissenting statements or criticism were recorded in the available reports.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources do not specify the exact “ongoing situation” in West Asia, leaving security concerns unclarified. Quantitative results of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism working groups were not disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Both sides reviewed the ongoing situation in West Asia. They also discussed cooperation under the BRICS platform and India-Iran bilateral ties,” — Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
- “Wang was “forward looking” and added, “The two sides reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and noted progress towards gradual normalisation.” — Ministry of External Affairs statement on Doval-Wang meeting
- “China’s Foreign Minister reaffirmed support for Iran’s security and territorial integrity, welcomed the improvement of Iran’s relations with regional countries and expressed Beijing’s willingness to contribute to diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional stability,” — Iranian Embassy statement
- “Lin said BRICS nations, representing a growing share of the Global South , remain committed to promoting peace, development, multilateralism and a more equitable international order.” — Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
What’s Next
The New Delhi discussions will feed into the agenda of the BRICS leaders’ summit scheduled for September 2026. India and China intend to continue high-level talks on the Line of Actual Control, while India and Iran plan ongoing consultations on regional security and energy cooperation.
