25th SCO trade ministers' meeting held in Dushanbe; India stresses 'Security, Connectivity and Opportunity'
On 17 September 2026, the 25th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Summary
The 25th SCO trade ministers' meeting in Dushanbe reviewed economic and trade cooperation among member states. Speaking for India, Yashvir Singh called for more intra-SCO trade, lower trade costs, resilient supply chains and better connectivity. Citing Prime Minister Modi's vision at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, India highlighted three pillars — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity — and stressed trade facilitation and digitalisation.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 25th meeting of SCO ministers for foreign economic & trade activities
- Venue and date
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan — 17 Sep 2026
- India represented by
- Yashvir Singh
- India's three pillars
- Security, Connectivity, Opportunity (from PM's Bishkek SCO Summit vision)
- Focus
- Intra-SCO trade, trade facilitation, digitalisation, supply chains
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 25th Meeting of SCO Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held on 17 September 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Dushanbe
The meeting was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Bishkek is where the SCO Summit referred to by India took place.
Which three pillars did India highlight at the 25th SCO trade ministers' meeting?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity
India highlighted Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, citing the PM's vision at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.