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Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?

The South Asian rivals have always had a difficult relationship, but it is now at rock bottom.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Eurasian foreign ministers gather in India on regional security

Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathered in India on Thursday to discuss regional security matters, including adding Iran and Belarus to a union of nations seen as a counterweight to Western influence in Eurasia.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

India to talk with China, Russia before Central Asia meeting

India’s foreign minister is expected to hold bilateral talks with counterparts from China and Russia ahead of a Central Asian security forum meeting

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Russia’s Shoigu: Weapons Production Key to Success in Ukraine

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Russia was inflicting heavy blows to Ukraine across the entire frontline, but that the supply of weapons was crucial to ensuring the success of what Moscow calls its "special military operation". In a meeting with Russia's top military officials, Shoigu said Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed: Russian Minister

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed, says Russian Minister Sergei Shoigu at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meet

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

India urges Shanghai Cooperation group to fight terrorism

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to work together to eliminate terrorism and ensure accountability for those who aid or fund such activities

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

India, Russia reiterate commitment to defence partnership; acknowledge ‘long-lasting’ ties at SCO sidelines

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence of Russia Army General Sergei K Shoigu on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on April 28.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Indian anger and Chinese indifference quash hopes of border resolution

Starkly different approaches to 2,100-mile line of actual control on show as defence ministers meet in Delhi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

SCO members should respect sovereignty, territorial integrity of countries: Gadkari

Connectivity with SCO countries is a priority for India, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

India-China border situation 'generally stable': China's Defence Minister tells Rajnath Singh

After India firmly told China that its violation of the border pacts has “eroded” the entire basis of bilateral ties, China’s Defence Ministry on April 28 said the situation at the Ladakh border is “generally stable”.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023