PM Modi calls for deeper security cooperation among BRICS nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 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. Prime Minister Modi met National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in New Delhi on Tuesday evening.  In a social media post, he also highlighted that India’s BRICS 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 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' meeting was held in New Delhi on Tuesday, with national security advisors and heads of delegation from member countries discussing a range of global security challenges. Apart from traditional security concerns, the participants deliberated on issues in the non-traditional domain, including energy and food security, supply chain resilience, the use of emerging technologies by terrorist networks, cyber security, and climate-induced instability.
“The NSAs/Heads of Delegation also reviewed the activities and outcomes of the BRICS joint working groups on counter-terrorism held on 21-22 May 2026, and on security in the use of information and communication technologies held on 08-09 June 2026. 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,” according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.