Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), April 29 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday advocated for a rule-based international system over the use of force, asserting that the global community must ensure the current age remains "an era of peace and prosperity" rather than one of violence and war. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in the Kyrgyz capital, Singh emphasised the collective responsibility of the member nations in maintaining global equilibrium. "Since SCO represents a significant section of the world population, we have a responsibility to ensure peace and stability not only in our region, but in the world as a whole," the defence minister said. The SCO currently includes India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Belarus. Originally founded in 2001 by Russia, China, and Central Asian states, the grouping has grown into a major regional powerhouse over the last twenty years. Since becoming a full member in 2017, India has played a pivotal role in the bloc, notably assuming the rotating chairmanship in 2023. Urging a shift away from aggression within this influential framework, Singh called for a renewed commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts. P4...