Rajnath Singh to represent India at the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe

18 October 2026

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will visit Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, scheduled for October 19-20, 2026. The meeting will focus on strengthening multilateral cooperation among SCO Member States, particularly in trade, economy, investment, connectivity, innovation and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. It is also expected to review the progress of ongoing cooperation initiatives and to consider decisions relating to the Organisation's financial and institutional functioning. India contributes to regional cooperation through initiatives in start-ups and innovation, digital public infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges. The previous Council of Heads of Government meeting was held in Moscow, Russia, on November 18, 2025, where India was represented by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.