Why Rajnath Singh refused to sign SCO joint statement
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stunned global observers by refusing to sign the SCO joint statement—after it failed to mention the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed innocent Indian civilians. Watch the video to learn more.
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