India to SCO: More Institutions Don’t Guarantee Achievements, Focus on Practical Outcomes

Dushanbe, October 20: India, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, emphasized that a proliferation of institutions does not automatically lead to greater achievements. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, representing India at the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG), urged the grouping to maintain efficiency, avoid duplicating mechanisms, and prioritize delivering tangible value to member states. Singh highlighted India’s belief that the SCO must adhere to principles of sovereign equality, consensus, and mutual respect. He stated that new mechanisms should address clearly identified needs, prevent redundancy, and focus on practical benefits for member nations. The…