Action on terror, focus on peace: Rajnath Singh attends SCO defence meet in Qingdao, pushes India’s security vision

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Qingdao, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting—his visit marking the first by a senior Indian leader since the 2020 Ladakh border standoff. Singh will present Indias call for united action on terrorism and regional security while advocating deeper trade and connectivity within the bloc. He is also expected to hold key bilateral talks with his Chinese and Russian counterparts. India views the SCO as critical to advancing its security, diplomatic, and strategic goals.