Rajnath Singh arrives in Bishkek for SCO defense meet

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to lead the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting. The high-level gathering comes amid heightened global tensions, with key discussions expected on terrorism, the fallout of West Asia tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel, and the protection of energy routes and economic corridors. India is set to reiterate its 'zero tolerance for terrorism' stance on the global platform. Host nation Kyrgyzstan holds strategic importance for India's Connect Central Asia policy, with growing cooperation through military training programs and the 'Khanjar' joint special forces exercises.