Ajit Doval Urges BRICS Collaboration on Terrorism & Digital Threats

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on BRICS nations to collaborate against terrorism and digital challenges. He advocated for reforming multilateral structures at a BRICS conclave in St Petersburg, highlighting their inadequacy in handling modern threats. Doval also had brief talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday urged BRICS nations to collaborate effectively to combat terrorism and digital challenges.

Speaking at a conclave of BRICS national security advisors in St Petersburg, Doval emphasized the need to reform multilateral structures, which he believes are inadequate for addressing modern threats and sensitive issues.

Doval briefly interacted with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and is scheduled for a bilateral meeting on Thursday. The three-day conclave precedes the annual BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend.

(With inputs from agencies.)