Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Bishkek on April 27–28 to attend the Defence Ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), where regional security challenges and evolving geopolitical dynamics are expected to dominate discussions.

A senior defence official confirmed that Mr. Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the high-level meeting, which will bring together defence ministers from SCO member states. Key issues on the agenda include terrorism, extremism, and regional security concerns amid shifting global alignments.