On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. High representatives and heads on national security of BRICS countries attended the meeting and had in-depth exchanges of views on issues including response to non-traditional security challenges, counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.

Wang Yi stated that BRICS cooperation has gone through 20 years and has increasingly become a core force in the world that safeguards peace, promotes development and upholds justice. Facing the complex and profound changes in the current international landscape, China is willing to work with other BRICS countries to jointly address the urgent challenges facing human society and jointly adhere to the right direction of world history evolution.

First, uphold the international order with BRICS responsibilities. We must hold high the banner of multilateralism, firmly safeguard the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, and unequivocally oppose unilateralism and protectionism. As the forefront of the Global South, BRICS countries should take the lead in speaking out for justice and acting fairly, and enhance their status and role in international affairs.

Second, break the security deadlock with BRICS consensus. We must advocate the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, firmly promote the political settlement of hotspot issues, and actively explore effective ways to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation.

Third, respond to global challenges with BRICS actions. We must resolutely combat all forms of terrorism, unequivocally oppose the militarization of outer space, effectively address global energy and food security challenges, strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources, and unite to respond to the Ebola epidemic in Africa.

Fourth, improve governance in emerging fields with BRICS wisdom. We must closely guard against AI risks, standardize the development direction of artificial intelligence, and support the U.N. as the main channel to advance global cyberspace and digital governance.

Wang Yi noted that the vitality of BRICS lies in equality and mutual benefit, and the strength of BRICS lies in unity and mutual assistance. China will assume the BRICS chairmanship next year. China is ready to work with BRICS partners to actively practice the four Global Initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, promote prosperity through development, ensure stability through security, enhance mutual trust through mutual learning among civilizations, and pursue justice through governance, so as to jointly open up a future of peace and prosperity.

All parties spoke highly of the unique role and remarkable achievements of the BRICS cooperation mechanism. They stated that in the face of the impact of unilateralism and rising uncertainties in the world, BRICS countries must hold high the banner of openness, inclusiveness, cooperation and win-win results, uphold the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, adhere to the spirit of mutual respect, cooperate to address various traditional and non-traditional security challenges, firmly safeguard the common interests of the Global South, and jointly build a multipolar world of peace, security, fairness, justice, prosperity and development.

During the meeting, Wang Yi also attended the collective meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and held bilateral meetings respectively with high representatives on national security of India, Russia, Iran, Egypt, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.