India is Afghanistan’s largest regional development partner: Defence minister Rajnath Singh at SCO meet
“India has been consistent and stable in the policy of supporting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan. Our emergency priorities in Afghanistan involves providing humanitarian aid to the Afghan people and contributing to the general developmental needs of Afghanistan.
Underlining India’s civilization values and global vision, Singh emphasized the country’s efforts to create consensus through cooperation through cooperation and stressed that a combined response to transnational threats such as terrorism, cyber attacks and hybrid war.
“India, India, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ın (a family) founded on the civilization morality of a world, a family, a future slogan on the basis of the global challenges tried to create a consensus. Mutual understanding and mutual benefit, guidance principles should be.” He said.
Singh, which requires more unity within the SCO, emphasized the need for developed cooperation to ensure regional peace and stability.
“India supports more cooperation and mutual confidence between SCO members. We must collectively fulfill the wishes and expectations of our people and struggle with today’s difficulties. “India is determined to increase its connection with Central Asia. Better connection not only improves mutual trade, but also encourages mutual trust. However, in these efforts, it is essential to respect the basic principles of the SCO statute, especially the sovereignty and regional integrity of the member states,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of reform multilateralism in creating cooperation and preventing conflict between countries.
Strengthening the value of multi -sided and shared responsibility, Singh said, “No country can manage big and powerful, alone. In fact, a global order, or indeed the idea of a lot of impartiality, is the assumption that nations have to work with each other for the mutual and collective benefits of nations. “He said.
The SCO Defense Ministers Meeting is held in Qingdao between 25-26 June and meets the defense leaders from member states to negotiate regional and international peace and security, fight against terrorism and defense.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defense, India is expected to emphasize the adherence to SCO’s principles and tasks, share the vision of global peace and security, and defend common and consistent efforts to eliminate terrorism and extremism. The Ministry also said that India focuses on expanding its trade in SCO, economic cooperation and connection.
The meeting is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with colleagues from participating countries, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, including China and Russia.
The Ministry of Defense also stated that India’s multilateral in the region, political dialogue, economic development, security and ties to people as a platform to develop SCO.
“SCO policy is followed by sovereignty, the regional integrity of nations, not intervening in internal affairs, based on mutual respect, understanding and equality of all member states.” He said.
Founded in 2001, the SCO is an interdolence organization that focuses on regional stability and cooperation. In 2017, India became a full member and returned in 2023.
SCO is currently composed of India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. China is holding the president of the SCO for 2025 under the theme of ‘the spirit of Shanghai: SCO.
