National Security Advisers (NSAs) and heads of delegation from BRICS member countries on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including through countering the use of new technologies being utilised by them.
PM Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)
National Security Advisers (NSAs) and heads of delegation from BRICS member countries on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including through countering the use of new technologies being utilised by them.
The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi during which the National Security Advisers and heads of delegation from BRICS member countries exchanged views on security challenges confronting the world.
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After the conclusion of the two-day 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in the national capital, the NSAs and senior security officials of BRICS countries called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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In a post on X, PM Modi said,” Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries. In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cyber security to emerging technologies.”
“India’s Chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world,” the Prime Minister further said in the post on X.
Issuing a statement after the conclusion of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 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.
The NSAs and heads of delegation also reviewed the activities and outcomes of the BRICS Joint Working Groups on Counter-Terrorism held on May 21-22, and on Security in the use of Information and Communication Technologies held on June 8-9.
“In the non-traditional realm, they deliberated on challenges related to energy security, food security, supply chain security, emerging technologies utilised by terrorist networks, cyber security and climate-induced instability,” the statement said.
The NSAs and heads of delegation expressed their full support to India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
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