Rajnath Singh will represent India at the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting is scheduled for October 19-20, 2026 and aims to strengthen cooperation in various sectors including trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation, and cultural exchanges.
On October 19-20, 2026, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan to attend the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
The main objective of this meeting is to bolster multilateral cooperation among SCO Member States, especially in areas such as trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation, and cultural-humanitarian exchanges. Furthermore, the gathering will assess the progress of ongoing collaboration initiatives and deliberate on decisions concerning the Organisation's financial and institutional operations.
India has been actively involved in multiple SCO mechanisms and has continued to support regional cooperation through initiatives focused on start-ups and innovation, digital public infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges. The meeting offers a platform for India to engage with other SCO Member States and discuss methods to enhance practical and mutually beneficial cooperation within the Organisation.
The last CHG meeting took place in Moscow, Russia on November 18, 2025, during which India was represented by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
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