Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China from June 25&ndash;26, where he will stress the need for stronger action against cross-border terrorism and enhanced regional cooperation.
This visit marks the first by an Indian Union Minister to China since the 2020 LAC standoff in Ladakh. Singh is expected to present India&rsquo;s case for joint efforts to combat terrorism, particularly after India&rsquo;s recent Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
Singh will reaffirm India&rsquo;s commitment to SCO&rsquo;s principles&mdash;sovereignty, non-interference, and territorial integrity&mdash;while also urging greater collaboration in trade, connectivity, and counterterrorism.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with several counterparts, including those from China and Russia, to deepen ties and dialogue.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is also in China, attending the SCO security chiefs' meeting. His and Singh&rsquo;s parallel visits highlight India&rsquo;s diplomatic outreach amidst efforts to stabilise ties with China post-Galwan.
The Defence Ministry emphasised India&rsquo;s belief in SCO&rsquo;s value for multilateral cooperation and regional peace, as China hosts this year&rsquo;s conclave as chair of the grouping.
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Rajnath Singh to Press Anti-Terror Push at SCO Meet in China

India to urge united action on terrorism and push regional security at SCO Defence Ministers' meet

Rajnath Singh to Press Anti-Terror Push at SCO Meet in China

India to urge united action on terrorism and push regional security at SCO Defence Ministers' meet

June 24, 2025 | 19:16 IST