'Peace & Prosperity Cannot Co-Exist With Terrorism': Rajnath Singh At SCO Summit

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 08:02 IST

Rajnath Singh arrived at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting at Qingdao, China, on Thursday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (IMAGE: X)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described peace, security, and a trust deficit as the biggest challenges confronting the region and stated that peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism. Singh’s comments came during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in China’s Qingdao.

Singh arrived at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting at Qingdao, China, on Thursday. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by the Chinese Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun.

“Peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in the hands of non-state actors and terror groups. Dealing with these challenges require decisive action and we must unite in our fight against these evils for our collective safety and security," the Defence Minister said.

He further added that it is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilise terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences. “Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards. SCO should not hesitate to criticise such nations," he added.

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