SCO Summit: Rajnath Singh to Chinese Counterpart, Calls for Continued Positive Engagement

 Qingdao (The Uttam Hindu): Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defense Minister Don met during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Rajnath Singh himself gave information about this. Sharing information about the meeting, the Defense Minister said that we exchanged constructive and visionary views on issues related to bilateral relations. The Defense Minister expressed happiness over the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a picture of the meeting on social media platform 'X' and wrote, "Interacted with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao. We exchanged constructive and visionary views on issues related to bilateral relations. Expressed our happiness at the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of almost 6 years. It is important for both sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities to bilateral relations."

Rajnath Singh arrived in China on Thursday for the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. He was welcomed by Admiral Don Jun on his arrival. Rajnath Singh, Don Jun and other leaders posed for a group photo before the Defence Ministers' meeting.

Addressing the SCO summit, Defence Minister Singh referred to the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. He said India exercised its right to self-defence through “Operation Sindoor” to destroy cross-border terror infrastructure. He also urged the SCO countries to reject double standards and hold accountable those aiding terrorism.

India refused to support the joint declaration at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting as it excluded counter-terrorism concerns.

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