Rajnath Singh, Pak Minister Khawaja Asif at SCO Defence Ministers' Meet in China. Here's What to Expect
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif attended the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China, on June 25-26, 2025.
- The meeting occurred amid strained India-China ties following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, with recent diplomatic efforts aiming to improve relations and manage regional security.
- Singh is anticipated to reiterate India's dedication to the SCO's guiding principles, advocate for collaborative counter-terrorism initiatives, and engage in one-on-one discussions with defense officials from China and Russia during the summit.
- On June 25, 2025, Singh expressed his anticipation to share India's approach to promoting worldwide peace and security, while urging collaborative and sustained actions to eradicate terrorism.
- Though no official meeting between Singh and Asif was scheduled, the event marked the first time high-ranking officials from both countries were present together since recent military conflicts.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting at Qingdao, China, on Thursday. World News | China: Rajnath Singh Arrives for SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao.
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