Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian Vice-President, Tajikistan Prime Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Iranian and Tajik officials on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe. Discussions focused on regional security and the collective dismantling of terrorism ecosystems.
Why it matters
Signals India's diplomatic efforts to maintain regional influence and security cooperation within the SCO framework.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian Vice-President, Tajikistan Prime Minister left Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rosulzoda at the commencement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting, in Dushanbe on Tuesday (October 20, 2026). Photo Credit: X/@rajnathsingh via ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dc2ldt/article71604473.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020010L.jpg ANI Dushanbe [Tajikistan], Oct 20 (ANI): India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rosulzoda at the commencement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting, in Dushanbe on Tuesday. (@rajnathsingh X/ANI Photo) "Pleasure to meet H.E.
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