Rajnath Singh holds 'productive discussion' with Tajikistan counterpart on sidelines of SCO meeting
The ministers discussed deeper defence cooperation and broader SCO collaboration as India seeks stronger ties in culture, connectivity, economy and investment.
- On Monday, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, where he held a "productive discussion" with Tajik Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda.
- Singh is on a two-day official visit to represent India at the CHG meeting, which aims to strengthen multilateral cooperation among SCO Member States regarding financial and institutional functioning.
- During the meeting, officials discussed strengthening ties with an emphasis on "capacity building and training," as Sobirzoda and Sherali Jonon, Head of the Asia-Pacific Division at Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, greeted Singh.
- "We are happy and proud that India's Defence Minister has visited our country," Sobirzoda said, welcoming the delegation as both sides expressed mutual gratitude and commitment to future defence partnership.
- The trip follows the previous CHG meeting held in Moscow, Russia, on November 18, 2025, as New Delhi continues advancing practical cooperation in trade, investment, and cultural exchanges among member states.
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Times of IndiaRajnath Singh holds 'productive discussion' with Tajikistan counterpart on sidelines of SCO meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan for the SCO meeting. Singh had a productive discussion with Tajikistan's Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda on enhancing defence cooperation. The meeting aims to bolster multilateral cooperation in trade, economy, and connectivity among SCO member states. India actively participates in various SCO initiatives focusing on startups and digital public infrastructure.
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