New Delhi, June 25 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting, in Qingdao, China from today. During the two-day meeting, Defence Ministers of SCO member states are expected to discuss key issues, including regional and international security, counter-terrorism efforts, and enhanced cooperation among their defence ministries.

Rajnath Singh is expected to underscore India's steadfast commitment to the principles and mandate of the SCO. He is also expected to outline India's vision for promoting international peace and security, and call for joint, consistent efforts to eliminate terrorism and extremism in the region. On the sidelines o...