SCO reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism, separatism, and extremism | New Delhi Declaration highlights active measures against sleeper cells & terror havens | Read more.
India and United States collaborate on a defense industry cooperation plan to reduce reliance on Russia as an arms supplier. This deal fast-tracks technology cooperation in air combat, land mobility systems, undersea defense, and intelligence. This agreement could give India access to cutting-edge technologies and support their defense modernization plans. A strategic move amidst tensions with China, India will remain a member of both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Quad set up with the US, Japan, and Australia.
India hosts virtual SCO summit to expand Eurasian group's influence, welcome Iran, and pave way for Belarus membership. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to participate.