Jun 20, Kathmandu - India is set to host the upcoming BRICS National Security Advisor (NSA) meeting on June 22-23, 2026, with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval presiding over the event, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The meeting will bring together chief representatives of national security advisories and member states to discuss pressing security challenges facing the world today. Key topics include traditional security threats, the rapid evolution of security landscapes, and the role of new technologies in emerging risks.

Participants are also expected to review recent BRICS joint working group outcomes on counterterrorism and the use of information and communication technologies for security purposes. This marks India’s fourth time presiding over BRICS, having previously led the grouping in 2012, 2016, and 2021.

India’s BRICS presidency in 2026 is themed around innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of people-centered development and humanity, as articulated during the 2025 Rio Summit.

BRICS, comprising eleven major emerging economies including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, serves as a vital forum for discussing global and regional issues. It aims to foster consultation and collaboration on contemporary political and economic challenges.

The official BRICS 2026 agenda emphasizes economic cooperation, security, politics, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connectivity across three main pillars. The platform actively addresses issues such as terrorism, climate change, food and energy security, international financial stability, telecommunications, agriculture, labor, and international trade, including WTO matters.

As the group prepares for its 2026 summit, BRICS continues to position itself as a significant forum for shaping solutions to global challenges, reflecting its commitment to shared growth and stability.