India at 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting
Ministry of Defence · IR
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on October 20, 2026, calling for unified action to dismantle the ecosystem of terrorism and advocating for transparent, sovereignty-respecting connectivity and inclusive economic cooperation. The delegates adopted the Joint Communiqué, including the SCO budget for 2027 and the PMTEC Action Plan for 2026-2030.
This release is important for UPSC syllabus under International Relations, specifically regarding India's engagement with regional groupings like the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), regional security, connectivity, and multilateral economic diplomacy.
Key objectives
- Address security concerns and dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism without double standards.
- Support connectivity initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor and Chabahar Port based on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Adopt the Action Plan for the Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation Programme (PMTEC) for 2026-2030.
- Promote regional cooperation in areas such as transport, finance, digital economy, and social development.