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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun as India refuses to sign SCO document
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun and stressed that both India and China should avoid "adding new complexities" in their bilateral relationship moving forward. In his address at the SCO summit, Singh launched an all-out attack on Pakistan without naming it, saying some countries were using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of policy" to provide shelter to terrorists. Show more Show less


Deccan Herald
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart; stresses avoiding new complexities in ties
Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the…


Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart, stresses avoiding 'adding new complexities'
Jun 27, 2025 09:21 AM IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun and stressed that both India and China should avoid "adding new complexities" in their bilateral relationship moving forward. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with China's Admiral Don Jun. (Source: X/@rajnathsingh)(X) Singh is visiting the Chinese port city of Qingdao and said he held constructive talks with Don on the sidelines of a conclave of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).


The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rajnath Singh reaffirms India's stand on cross-border terrorism to Chinese counterpart, stresses avoiding new complexities in ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly conveyed India's stance on cross-border terrorism to Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Don Jun during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China. He emphasized that Operation Sindoor will continue, reaffirming India's resolve to defend itself against any cross-border terror activities. Mr. Singh also underscored that neighbouring countries must take note of this unwavering commitment, and urged China to avoid adding new complexities. Mr. Singh posted on X,'Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years. It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship.' Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 27, 2025 In the meeting, a discussion was also held on de-escalation, disengagement, demarcation and Special Representatives (SR) level talks. Maintaining peace along the borders and enhancing international relations should remain focus of both sides. In 2020, relations between India and China took a serious hit following the eastern Ladakh military standoff and the deadly Galwan Valley clash.


NDTV
10 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Rajnath Singh Holds "Constructive" Bilateral Talks With Chinese Counterpart
Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao in China. He said that it is incumbent on two nations to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in bilateral ties. He said that he and General Don Jun had "constructive and forward looking exchange of views" on issues related to bilateral ties. Rajnath Singh expressed happiness on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In a post on X, Mr Singh stated, "Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years. It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship." Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 27, 2025 Mr Singh arrived in China on Thursday for the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Admiral Dong Jun. Singh, Don Jun and other leaders, also posed for a group photograph ahead of the Defence Ministers' meeting. On June 23, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The two leaders also spoke about other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, according to the statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a statement shared on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing today. Discussions focused on bilateral, regional & international issues of mutual interest." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)