Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Major General Ruslan Mukambetov, Kyrgyzstan's Defence Minister, during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek on 28 April 2026, focusing on bilateral defence cooperation.
The bilateral meeting between Singh and Mukambetov explored shared security challenges in Central Asia and strengthening defence partnerships within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation framework.
India and Kyrgyzstan discussed military-to-military engagement, training exchanges, and counter-terrorism cooperation during the high-level meeting at the SCO Defence Ministers' Conclave in the capital.
The meeting underscored India's commitment to deepening strategic ties with Central Asian nations and advancing regional stability through dialogue within multilateral defence forums.