Deputy NSA Kapoor's Bilateral Meets Boost India-SCO Security Ties

Bishkek emerged as a hub of high-stakes diplomacy as India's Deputy NSA Pawan Kapoor dove into bilateral parleys during the SCO Security Council Secretaries' 21st meeting. Touching down mid-week, he received a hearty reception from local Kyrgyz officials and India's envoy, setting the tone for productive engagements. A standout session was Kapoor's dialogue with Iran's Ali Bagheri Kani, where they delved into bilateral relations and regional hotspots. The Indian mission shared details on X, confirming the May 13 exchange centered on these critical areas, reflecting India's proactive stance in multilateral forums. Not stopping there, Kapoor held talks with Kyrgyz counterpart Adilet Orozbekov to fortify India-Kyrgyzstan security bonds. These interactions align with broader SCO objectives amid rising global tensions. Echoing recent precedents, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's speech at the prior SCO Defence Ministers' conclave in Bishkek rang loud. He hammered home the imperative for collective, no-holds-barred measures against terrorism, separatism, and radicalism. Operation Sindoor exemplified India's unyielding commitment, ensuring terror hubs face justice. Singh spotlighted state-backed cross-border terror as a sovereignty eroder, rejecting any room for hypocrisy or double standards. The SCO must clamp down rigorously on terror enablers—be they supporters, shelters, or funders— he demanded. Such resolute action promises to pivot regional instability toward enduring peace and growth.