SCO Meeting: Rajnath Singh Briefs on Pahalgam Attack and Defence Cooperation

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, met with his counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. He provided updates on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the Indian operation, Operation Sindoor, aimed at neutralizing terrorist networks in Pakistan. Singh also emphasized the need for sustained defence cooperation and sought new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in technological areas. Furthermore, India’s accomplishments in defence manufacturing and self-reliance were mentioned. The leaders committed to ongoing collaboration in areas such as training, military technology, and education.