Rajnath Singh stepped up to the podium in Dushanbe, telling the SCO that adding more bodies does not guarantee progress. He pressed the bloc to streamline its mechanisms and focus on delivering concrete benefits to member states.
The council, gathering for its 25th meeting, adopted a joint communique that includes a fiscal plan for 2027 and a multi‑year action plan for 2026‑2030. India signed off on the PMTEC, signalling its backing for deeper trade ties across the bloc.
Singh highlighted that success should be measured by the opportunities created for youth and the technologies made available to farmers and small‑scale business owners. A young entrepreneur in Dushanbe, for instance, hopes the new framework will open doors for his startup.
Turning to security, the minister condemned terrorism as a scourge that harms lives, disrupts commerce, and robs the next generation of prospects. He called for zero tolerance of those who finance or shelter terrorists.
As the SCO moves forward, the focus will shift to transport, finance, digital economy, and social development, with India’s input shaping the next five years of multilateral cooperation.