Strategic Dialogues at the SCO Defence Ministers' Summit

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers will gather in the coastal city of Qingdao, China, for a crucial meeting slated for Wednesday and Thursday. The Chinese Defence Ministry confirmed the details today.

China's Defence Minister, Dong Jun, is set to host the high-profile event, where he will deliver a key presentation. The meeting will see participation from defence officials representing various SCO member states.

Founded in 2001, the SCO is a China-led regional coalition comprising member nations like China, Russia, India, and Pakistan, alongside several Central Asian countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)