India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval will attend BRICS top security officials meeting in China. This meeting on security issues is a major platform for BRICS countries to discuss and conduct cooperation in politics and security fields. It bears great significance for these countries to strengthen strategic communication, enhance political mutual trust and elevate their impact on global affairs. The discussions will be held on topics, including global governance, anti-terrorism, internet security and energy security, as well as major international and regional hotspot issues.
Doval is expected to hold a talk with the Chinese State Councillor, Yang Jiechi on the ongoing Sikkim stand-off. Both of them are important representatives of the India-China border mechanism. As per the official programme, Doval will also call on Chinese President Xi Jinping along with fellow top security officials of the BRICS countries.
The Foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang reiterated that no meaningful dialogue can be held with India until it “unconditionally” withdraws troops from the Doklam area. Lu also said foreign minister Wang Yi has authoritatively made Beijing’s position clear on the issue. Still, the Chinese foreign ministry has hinted of a bilateral meeting between Doval and Yang which is part of the tradition of BRICS NSAs meeting.
He is also expected to take part in the two-day Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) NSAs meeting being hosted by Yang.