July 25, 2026 10:02 AM

India calls for stronger SCO action against terrorism, backs inclusive multipolar world order

India on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt a firm and principled approach against terrorism, extremism and cross-border terror while calling for a more inclusive and representative multipolar world order during the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Cholpan Ata, Kyrgyz Republic. Representing India at the meeting, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the SCO must remain committed to its core principles of combating terrorism, se...

July 21, 2026 9:39 PM

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Kyrgyz Republic for SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will undertake an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 23 and 24 to participate in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting will be held in Cholpon-Ata and will serve as a key preparatory engagement ahead of the SCO Leadership Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1, 2026. According to the Ministry of External Affa...

June 26, 2026 12:29 PM

India reaffirms commitment to women-led development at SCO Women’s Forum in Bishkek

India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women-led development and strengthening regional cooperation on women's empowerment during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Women's Forum 2026 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi addressed the forum through a video message, reiterating India's commitment to the principles of the SCO, including mutual respect, equality and consensus, while underlining the country's resolv...