Rajnath Singh to Advocate Anti-Terror Collaboration at SCO Summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave in China's Qingdao, aiming to strengthen regional ties and combat terrorism. The visit marks the first by a senior Indian minister since the Ladakh standoff. Singh will also engage in bilateral talks to enhance trade and connectivity.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to call for increased collaborative efforts to combat terrorism and extremism at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Qingdao, China.

This two-day conclave marks Singh's first visit to China since the 2020 military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Besides emphasizing India's support for the SCO's principles, Singh will engage in bilateral meetings with counterparts from countries including China and Russia to foster economic cooperation and connectivity.

(With inputs from agencies.)