Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Bishkek on April 28.
During the meeting, Defence Ministers of SCO member countries are expected to deliberate on key regional and global security issues, including international peace, counter-terrorism, and defence cooperation.
The meeting is being held against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical developments, particularly the situation in West Asia. Discussions are likely to focus on measures to address the impact of the evolving regional scenario.
India is expected to reiterate its commitment to global peace and stability, while highlighting its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and extremism.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Defence Minister is also likely to hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts from participating countries.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, established in 2001 in Shanghai, is one of the largest regional groupings. Its members include India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus.
India became a full member of the SCO in 2017 and held the rotating chairmanship in 2023.
