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October 20, 2026 2:44 PM

Rajnath Singh calls for united action against terrorism at SCO meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, saying there could be no justification or double standards in confronting the threat. Addressing the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Singh described terrorism as one of the gravest threats to peace and development, undermining investment, commerce and opportunities for young people. “There can be no ...

October 20, 2026 9:55 AM

Rajnath Singh holds ‘productive discussion’ with Tajikistan counterpart on sidelines of SCO meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday had a “productive discussion” with his Tajikistan counterpart, on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting, and the two exchanged views on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The minister, who is in Tajikistan on a two-day official visit to represent India at the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his arrival at the Dushanbe airp...

October 18, 2026 2:33 PM

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO heads of government meeting in Tajikistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to represent India at the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government on October 19-20. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation among SCO member states in trade, the economy, investment, connectivity, innovation and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. Participants are also expected to review ongoing cooperation initiatives and conside...

September 18, 2026 1:20 PM

25th SCO Economic and Foreign Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Tajikistan; India highlights security, connectivity and opportunity

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thhursday, with India highlighting the importance of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity for strengthening international trade and economic cooperation. The meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation among SCO member states in economic and trade activities and discussed measures to deepen trade and economic engagement ...

September 8, 2026 1:26 PM

“Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit”: Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian’s visit

Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi. Referring to President Pezeshkian’s recent bilateral ta...

September 2, 2026 12:13 AM

‘Double standards’ in fight against terrorism ‘unacceptable’: SCO declaration

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Tuesday termed the “double standards” in the fight against terrorism as “unacceptable” and called on the international community to combat the menace, including the cross-border movement of terrorists. In a joint statement, called the ‘Bishkek Declaration’, issued after the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in the Kyrgyz capital, the member states expressed deep concern over developments in West Asia. Th...

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...

April 17, 2026 10:02 PM

India, China hold bilateral consultations on SCO matters in Delhi

India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) bilateral consultations in New Delhi on April 16-17. The consultations were led by India’s SCO National Coordinator Alok A. Dimri and China’s National Coordinator Ambassador Yan Wenbin According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and China exchanged views on implementation of SCO leaders’ decisions and the future-course of the organization. Both sides agreed to continue and consolidate mutual-cooperation and consul...

October 29, 2025 11:15 PM

India highlights justice reforms and digital initiatives at SCO Justice Ministers’ Meeting

Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal represented India at the Twelfth Session of the Justice Ministers’ Meeting (JMM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States held through video conferencing on Wednesday. The meeting, hosted by Russia, brought together Ministers of Justice from SCO nations, including China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and others, to deliberate on strengthening cooperation in the legal sphere and advancing digitisation of justice ...