​Tough talk, Nataraj gift: Rajnath Singh's firm stance on terrorism at SCO Summit – in pictures

Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Qingdao, China, to participate in the shanghai cooperation organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting. (Image:@DefenceMinIndia)

The defence minister chose not to endorse the SCO joint communique due to the absence of explicit references to India’s concerns over Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. (Image:@DefenceMinIndia)

Singh addressed the summit, referring to the Pahalgam terror attack and stressed that sponsors of terrorism must be held accountable. He called for SCO unity to effectively fight terrorism. (Image: X/ ANI)

The defence minister made an indirect reference to Pakistan, stating that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an “instrument of policy.” He emphasized the urgent need for SCO members to unite in condemning those who provide safe havens to terrorists. (Image:@rajnathsingh)

Rajnath Singh held important discussions with various defence ministers and political leaders during the SCO defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao. These interactions aimed to enhance cooperation and address regional security challenges collectively. (Image: X/ ANI)

Rajnath Singh also met Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov and presented him with a idol of God Natraj. Taking to social media platform X, he said, "Happy to have met the defence minister of Russia, Andrey Belousov." The duo had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defence ties.(Image:@rajnathsingh)

Defence minister Rajnath Singh shared a picture from his meeting with Belarusian defence minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin in Qingdao. (Image:@rajnathsingh)

Defence minister Rajnath Singh met Lieutenant General Emomali Sobirzoda, defence minister of Tajikistan, on the sidelines of the SCO defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. The discussion aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security. (Image: X/ ANI)

Rajnath Singh also held talks with Lieutenant General Dauren Kosanov, defence minister of Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the SCO defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. (Image: X/ ANI)