Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to represent India at upcoming SCO Heads of Government meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the summit virtually to discuss regional economic and security cooperation.
Why it matters
Participation in the SCO is vital for India's regional diplomatic strategy, particularly regarding trade, logistics, and security engagement with Central Asian nations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to represent India at upcoming SCO Heads of Government meeting left Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/j68x36/article71589797.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261015472L.jpg ANI Lucknow, Oct 15 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the distribution programme of relief materials to Faizullaganj flood-affected families, in Lucknow on Thursday. (ANI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be taking part virtually through video-conference; the two-day meeting will bring together heads of government and designated senior representatives of SCO member states to discuss regional cooperation and economic engagement NEW DELHI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the upcoming two-day meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on October 19 and 20, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate virtually, a senior government official said on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
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