“During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the Defence Ministers of all SCO Member States. A Joint Communique was issued after the meeting, in which the SCO Defence Ministers agreed, amongst other initiatives, to develop the idea of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, which is rooted in the ancient Indian philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” as per the press release of Indian Defence Ministry.
In line with India's broader strategic vision, the Defence Secretary highlighted the concept of 'Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)', originally proposed for the Indo-Pacific region.
"At the meeting, the Defence Secretary reiterated India's steadfast commitment towards maintaining peace, stability and security in the SCO region. He emphasised the need to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the SCO Member States," the release mentioned.