India at SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is leading a high-level Indian delegation to the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China from June 25–26, 2025.
Key Agenda of the Meeting
• Regional and global peace and security
• Counterterrorism efforts
• Cooperation among Defence Ministries of SCO nations
India’s Focus and Message
• Reaffirm India’s commitment to SCO principles
• Call for joint action against terrorism and extremism
• Emphasize economic cooperation, trade, and connectivity
• Share India’s vision for regional stability and security
Bilateral Engagements
• Mr. Singh will hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of China, Russia, and other SCO member states on the sidelines.
India and the SCO
• India became a full SCO member in 2017
• Held SCO Chairmanship in 2023
• Supports SCO’s principles of sovereignty, non-interference, and mutual respect
SCO Overview
• Established: 2001
• Members: India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• 2025 Chair: China, with the theme “Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move”.