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**Summary:**
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Belarusian counterpart, Viktor Khrenin, in Qingdao, China, on June 26, 2025, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting. Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation, as well as addressing regional security concerns. Singh also met with the Russian Defence Minister to discuss similar issues.
**News Article:**
**India and Belarus Discuss Defence Ties at SCO Meeting**
**Qingdao, China – June 26, 2025** – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Belarusian Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, today in Qingdao, China, to discuss bolstering bilateral defence and security cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting.
“The discussions with Mr. Khrenin focused on strengthening Defence cooperation and enhancing regional security,” a Defence Ministry spokesperson stated in New Delhi. Minister Singh himself took to social media to express his satisfaction with the “enriching interaction” with his Belarusian counterpart.
The meeting highlights India’s continued engagement with key partners in the region and its focus on strengthening defence ties. Earlier, Minister Singh also met with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belouso to discuss regional security and strategic ties. Minister Singh arrived in Qingdao on Wednesday to participate in the SCO conclave.
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