Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Kazakhstan Defence Minister Lt Gen Dauren Kosanov during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
The meeting underscored India and Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation within the SCO framework, a key multilateral platform for regional stability in Central and South Asia.
Singh's engagement with Kosanov reflected broader SCO priorities on counterterrorism, maritime security, and defence technology collaboration across member states.
The bilateral meeting in Bishkek marked one of several defence engagements India has pursued with SCO member states to enhance strategic coordination and operational readiness across the region.