Rajnath Singh Discusses Defense Cooperation with Tajikistans Defense Minister
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with Tajik counterpart to enhance defense cooperation and training during SCO meeting in Dushanbe.
Dushanbe, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in discussions with Tajikistan’s Defense Minister, Colonel General Emomali Sobirzoda, on Monday in Dushanbe. The meeting focused on enhancing defense cooperation, particularly in capacity building and training, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
Singh shared insights on social media platform X, stating, “Meaningful discussions took place in Dushanbe with the Tajik Defense Minister. We exchanged views on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation, emphasizing capacity building and training in areas of mutual interest.”
Singh arrived in Dushanbe for a two-day official visit to represent India at the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government, scheduled for Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the meeting aims to bolster multilateral cooperation among SCO member states, particularly in trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation, and cultural exchanges.
The ministry also indicated that the meeting would review the progress of ongoing collaborative initiatives and discuss crucial decisions related to the organization’s financial and institutional operations.
Prior to departing from New Delhi, Singh expressed his eagerness for the SCO summit, highlighting its focus on reviewing progress in financial and institutional matters while strengthening cooperation in culture, connectivity, economy, innovation, investment, and people-to-people relations.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India remains actively engaged in various SCO mechanisms, contributing to regional cooperation through initiatives in startups, innovation, digital public infrastructure, and exchanges among people.
This meeting presents a significant opportunity for India to discuss practical and mutually beneficial cooperation within the SCO framework with other member nations. The previous Council of Heads of Government meeting took place on November 18, 2025, in Moscow, attended by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar.
