India's participation in the SCO heads-of-government meeting
GS II
In the news
The Defence Ministry announced Rajnath Singh's planned participation in the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe.
Key facts
- The meeting was scheduled for 19–20 October.
- The announced agenda included trade, investment, connectivity and institutional cooperation.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: This offers a framework to examine India's Eurasian engagement alongside its strategic interests.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-10-18
Mains practice
Assess the opportunities and constraints of India's engagement with the SCO.