BRICS Security Meeting: Will China-India Ties Improve As Xi Jinping’s Top Aide Visits New Delhi?

Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting India this week. He will be in Delhi on 22nd and 23rd June. On the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi will attend the 16th meeting of security advisors of BRICS countries. In this meeting, major issues related to the security of the world and the region will be discussed.

What will Wang Yi do in India?

China's Foreign Ministry said that Wang Yi will participate in the BRICS Security Dialogue. India is hosting this meeting. The objective is simple – to increase security coordination among BRICS countries and to formulate strategies together on global problems. From terrorism to cyber attacks, everything will be discussed.

Why is this meeting necessary now?

Timing is very important. Just now a deal has been reached between America and Iran after 4 months of tussle. New challenges have arisen regarding security around the world. In such a situation, BRICS countries want to decide their common stand. How to maintain peace in the region is the biggest question.

Who will be present in the meeting?

BRICS are no longer just 5 countries. Along with Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Indonesia have also joined. Top security officials and strategy experts from all these countries will sit in the meeting. Every country will express its opinion.

What does India want from BRICS this time?

India holds the chairmanship of BRICS in 2026. India has kept the theme – innovation, collaboration and sustainable development. Along with this, there is emphasis on digital connectivity and new sources of energy. India is trying to increase the strength of developing countries and make their voices heard in the world.

Are India-China relations improving?

Many experts believe that Wang Yi's visit is a sign of improving relations between the two countries. Even after the tension in the last few years, the talks did not stop. Big leaders have been meeting. New avenues of cooperation are being explored. This tour seems to be a part of that series.

Will there be discussion on LAC and relationships also?

India-China talks are going on continuously to maintain peace on the border. On the sidelines of the BRICS meeting, officials from both sides will sit face to face. Then the issue of bilateral relations and the situation of LAC can also be discussed. It is important for both to bring back trust.

What issues will be the focus in the meeting?

The agenda is long. Terrorism, cybersecurity, territorial disputes, economic stability and improvement in global governance – all these will be discussed. The objective is only one – how the BRICS countries can remain strong together in the changing world and find solutions to common problems. Overall, this tour will give warmth to diplomacy. Now it remains to be seen how far the relationship progresses through talks.