Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed for New Delhi after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, according to ANI. The October 19–20 meeting focused on strengthening cooperation among member states in trade, economic development, connectivity, innovation and investment. During the meeting, Singh called for coordinated efforts to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and emphasised that regional connectivity must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. India also highlighted opportunities for youth, entrepreneurs, farmers and small businesses through greater regional cooperation
