Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on June 23 said that BRICS is far more than a grouping of nations, describing it as a collective home to nearly half of the world’s population with a “special role” in addressing global challenges at a time when the international order is facing growing instability, geopolitical tensions, and evolving security threats.
Addressing the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors’ Meeting, NSA Doval welcomed his counterparts and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation among member countries. He thanked the participating nations for their continued engagement and support in advancing collaboration within the grouping.
“I thank each one of you for your presence today and your continued commitment to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries,” Doval said at the outset of his address.
Highlighting the current global situation, Doval observed that the world is passing through a particularly turbulent phase marked by armed conflicts, geopolitical uncertainty, economic pressures, and the emergence of disruptive technologies that are reshaping the international security landscape.
“We are meeting at a very tumultuous time. The world is beleaguered by military conflicts and complex security problems. It is facing geopolitical uncertainties, economic strain and disruptive technologies,” he said.
Doval noted that the challenges confronting the international community are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to manage, while the existing institutional frameworks and conflict-resolution mechanisms are struggling to respond effectively.
“Not only are the threats compounded, but the instruments and institutional mechanisms are increasingly finding themselves inadequate to resolve or mitigate these conflicts,” he said.
Expressing concern over the weakening of multilateral cooperation, NSA Doval stated that the global system was witnessing a decline in multilateralism at a time when collective action was needed more than ever.
