SCO defence ministers’ meeting

April 28, 2026 10:03 PM

Rajnath Singh holds key bilateral talks in Bishkek to boost defence ties; discusses West Asia security with China, Russia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Belarus on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28, aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and addressing regional security concerns. During his meeting with Kyrgyz Defence Minister Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, Singh discussed ways to deepen existing defence ties and enhan...

June 27, 2025 9:00 AM

Rajnath Singh meets Chinese Defence Minister, urges both sides to maintain positive momentum

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao. In a post on X, Singh stressed the need for both nations to sustain positive momentum in ties and avoid introducing new complexities in bilateral relations. He said that he and General Don Jun had "constructive and forward-looking exchange of views" on issues related to bilateral ties. The Defence Minister expressed happiness at the resumption of ...

June 24, 2025 11:54 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend SCO defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, which will be held in Qingdao, China, from June 25 to 26. The meeting will bring together defence leaders from SCO member states to deliberate on pressing regional and international security issues, with a focus on promoting peace, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation, and strengthening collaboration among defence ministries. At the meeting...