India • Jun 27, 2025

'Avoid new complexities': Rajnath's message to China at SCO Summit

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh caught up with China's Dong Jun at the SCO Defense Ministers's Meeting in Qingdao.
Their discussion included bringing back the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra—a popular pilgrimage that's been on pause since COVID-19 and the Galwan Valley clash.

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Singh emphasizes need for positive India-China relations

Singh highlighted the need to keep India-China relations steady and positive, reminding Jun of the agreement to ease border tensions in Ladakh.
He also gifted a Madhubani painting from Bihar, using art as a friendly gesture to show India values cultural ties alongside diplomacy.