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SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2026

May 3 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 43 0

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where India highlighted its stand on terrorism.
India showcased Operation Sindoor as an example of its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
India urged SCO members to take strict action against countries that support or shelter terrorists.
It referred to the Tianjin Declaration (2025), which focuses on regional security and counter-terrorism cooperation.
India highlighted the role of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) in tackling extremism.