Rajnath Singh to Represent India at SCO Meeting in Tajikistan

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Rajnath Singh to Attend 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting

New Delhi, October 18, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting is scheduled for October 19 and 20, 2026.

The meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation among SCO member states in trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. The participating countries are also expected to review ongoing cooperation initiatives and discuss decisions related to the organisation's financial and institutional functioning.

India to Focus on Regional Cooperation

India actively participates in various SCO mechanisms and supports regional cooperation through initiatives in start-ups, innovation, digital public infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for India to exchange views with other member states and explore ways to promote practical and mutually beneficial cooperation across the region.

Previous SCO Meeting in Moscow

The previous meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government was held in Moscow, Russia, on November 18, 2025. India was represented by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

About the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian regional organisation that provides a platform for member states to discuss economic cooperation, regional security, and political and cultural exchanges.

Its Council of Heads of Government plays an important role in discussions on multilateral economic cooperation, the organisation's budget, and institutional matters.

The upcoming meeting in Dushanbe is expected to provide further opportunities for SCO members to strengthen regional partnerships and advance shared cooperation goals.