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Rajnath Singh represents India at SCO summit in Tajikistan

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is representing India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The high-level meeting, held on October 19-20, 2026, focuses on strengthening multilateral cooperation among member states in sectors including trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation, and cultural-humanitarian exchanges.

In addition to the summit proceedings, Singh engaged in several bilateral meetings on the sidelines. He met with Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rosulzoda to discuss longstanding civilisational ties and people-to-people links. He also held discussions with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. Singh also met with his Tajik counterpart, Colonel General Emomali Sobirzoda.

The summit also aims to review the progress of ongoing cooperation initiatives and address decisions regarding the organization's financial and institutional functioning. India continues to participate in SCO mechanisms through initiatives in digital public infrastructure, startups, and innovation.

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Dushanbe · India · Ministry of Defence · Mohammad Reza Aref · Qohir Rosulzoda · Rajnath Singh · Shanghai Cooperation Organisation · Tajikistan

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