Iranian security official Ghadir Nezami, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, a two‑day gathering chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval. His visit comes at a time when the expanded 11‑member BRICS bloc is placing unprecedented emphasis on non‑traditional security challenges, reflecting the rapidly shifting global landscape.
According to the report, Nezami will join senior representatives from BRICS nations—including Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and others—for specialised sessions on emerging threats. The Iranian Embassy confirmed his arrival and noted that he will also hold bilateral meetings with key officials on the sidelines of the summit.
This year’s agenda, shaped by India’s 2026 chairship under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,” moves beyond conventional military issues. The MEA has highlighted a strong focus on AI‑driven disinformation, cyber‑security, commercial drone misuse, encrypted communication networks, and the protection of sovereign digital infrastructure across the Global South. These concerns have grown as non‑state actors increasingly exploit emerging technologies to destabilise societies.
Delegates will also review findings from BRICS Joint Working Groups on cross‑border terror financing and the illicit use of cryptocurrency, areas where Iran, India, and other members share common security concerns. The presence of high‑profile figures such as Russia’s security chief Sergei Shoigu and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscores the strategic weight of the meeting.
Nezami’s participation is particularly significant given Iran’s recent entry into BRICS, alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE, marking a major geopolitical shift in West Asia’s engagement with multilateral platforms outside Western frameworks. The New Delhi meeting aims to build structural progress on long‑term cooperation, signalling BRICS’ ambition to shape global governance in security, technology, and economic resilience.