Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively ‘dismantled’: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for the collective dismantling of the 'ecosystem of terrorism' during a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tajikistan. He emphasized that terrorism threatens global peace, economic development, and the future of youth.
Why it matters
The statement underscores India's ongoing diplomatic efforts to pressure regional neighbors regarding state-sponsored terrorism and security cooperation.
Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively ‘dismantled’: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet left Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 20, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7izp5v/article71604184.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020091L.jpg ANI Dushanbe [Tajikistan], Oct 20 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, in Dushanbe on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab) He further said that terrorism radicalises societies and deprives our youth of the opportunities they deserve Dushanbe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) said that the entire "ecosystem of terrorism" must be firmly and collectively "dismantled", underlining that there can be "no place" for those who finance, support, or shelter terrorists. Addressing the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Mr.
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