International, Defence and Summits · 25 June 2026

India and China Discuss Normalisation of Ties During BRICS Meeting in New Delhi on 22 June 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 25 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on 22 June 2026 in New Delhi.
  • The meeting was conducted on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting.
  • India is the current chair of the BRICS group.
  • The two leaders noted progress towards the gradual normalisation of bilateral ties, describing the talks as constructive and forward-looking.
  • The founding members of BRICS are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.