National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led an Indian delegation at the 19th Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. Doval emphasized the need to combat terrorism, urging action against sponsors, financiers, and facilitators. He highlighted the threat from various terror groups in the SCO region and called for measures to counter their use of technology. Doval also expressed India's commitment to deepening ties with SCO nations, emphasizing security, economic cooperation, and respect for sovereignty.