PREMIUMChinese defence minister Li Shangfu, secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Zhang Ming, defence minister Rajnath Singh and Russain defence minister Sergei Shoigu before the start of the SCO meet in New Delhi,(REUTERS)It was this messiness that was on display last week in Delhi. India chaired the meeting of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a grouping that includes Russia, China, Pakistan and four Central Asian countries. The Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, used the platform to launch a tirade against the West in general, and the United States (US) in particular. Then turn to Chinese defence minister, Li Shangfu. India’s leadership of the SCO shows its diplomatic adroitness and ability to engage with actors of different persuasions.

Source: Hindustan Times April 30, 2023 03:58 UTC