Rajnath Singh likely to discuss regional peace at SCO meet

• 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.

• Regional and global peace and security

• Counterterrorism efforts

• Cooperation among Defence Ministries of SCO nations

• 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

• Mr. Singh will hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of China, Russia, and other SCO member states on the sidelines.

• India became a full SCO member in 2017

• Held SCO Chairmanship in 2023

• Supports SCO’s principles of sovereignty, non-interference, and mutual respect

• 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”.