India, Iran and China hold security talks as BRICS officials meet in New Delhi

Senior security officials from India, Iran and China held discussions in New Delhi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS security meeting focused on emerging global threats and regional stability.

According to India’s foreign ministry, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Iranian official Ghadir Nezamipour to discuss developments in the Middle East as well as bilateral relations between India and Iran.

The meeting comes as India continues to balance its longstanding ties with Iran alongside its strategic relationship with the United States. New Delhi’s energy security has been a key concern, particularly following disruptions caused by the recent US-Iran conflict.

Separately, Iran’s embassy in New Delhi said Nezamipour also met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the gathering.

According to the Iranian side, the two officials discussed the “implementation of the peace agreement”, while Nezamipour expressed Tehran’s “appreciation for China’s political support”.

China’s foreign ministry said Wang reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Iran’s sovereignty and security.

“China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and national dignity,” Wang said.

He also welcomed ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington, stating that China supports “the initiation of follow-up consultations” between the two countries.

Wang further emphasised Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties with Tehran.

“China is willing to work with Iran to strengthen high-level exchanges, consolidate political mutual trust, and deepen practical cooperation, ensuring the steady and enduring development of the bilateral relationship,” he said.

The BRICS security meeting in New Delhi also includes representatives from Russia, South Africa and Brazil.

India’s foreign ministry said the discussions would focus on “non-traditional security challenges”, including evolving national security risks and the impact of emerging technologies on future threats.

“They will discuss the rapidly evolving nature of national security challenges, as well as the role of new technologies in emerging security threats,” the ministry said.

The meeting also reflects a gradual improvement in relations between India and China following deadly clashes along their disputed Himalayan border in 2020, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and at least four Chinese troops.

Wang’s visit marks his first trip to New Delhi since August 2025 and comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to stabilise and improve bilateral ties.