The meeting, held within the framework of Kazakhstan's ongoing SCO chairmanship, was also attended by the heads of defense departments of SCO member states, the Secretary General, the Director of the Executive Committee of the Organization's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). As Defense Minister of Belarus.

A joint communiqué issued after the meeting said the SCO defense ministers agreed to develop the idea of ​​'One Earth, One Family, One Future', which is rooted in the ancient Indian philosophy 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam', among other initiatives. .

Leading the Indian delegation, the Defense Secretary delivered statements at the ministerial meeting and also held meetings with Defense Ministers of SCO member states on various issues of bilateral cooperation.

Aramane reiterated India's firm commitment towards maintaining peace, stability and security in the SCO region and noted New Delhi's long-standing proposal for a comprehensive conference on international terrorism at the United Nations.

He also highlighted India's concept of 'Security and Growth for All in the Region' (SAGAR) for the Indo-Pacific region.

During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the defense ministers of all SCO member states.

A statement issued by the Kazakh Defense Ministry noted that the heads of defense departments also agreed to develop cooperation between military-historical museums to promote the activities of the armed forces of the organization's member states.