During the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, for a high-level bilateral dialogue. The two leaders discussed regional security, counter-terrorism, and military cooperation, emphasising peaceful dispute resolution and Indo-Pacific stability. Their ceremonial exchange of gifts symbolised ongoing diplomatic efforts despite complex India-China relations.

At the 2025 SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, India took a firm stand against terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the joint declaration after it excluded mention of the Pahalgam terror attack but included indirect allegations against India regarding Balochistan. Why this matters, and what led to this? Take a look.