Opinions & Blogs | World | India News: BIMSTEC is now nearly 28 years old. It began its journey in June 1997 when its four founding members—Thailand, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—formed BIST-EC, a mechanism for economic cooperation.

BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok – India’s perspective

World, India News | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit. This is their first engagement

PM Modi holds first bilateral meet with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines

India News: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are members of the BIMSTEC grouping that focuses on regional integration between South and Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

BIMSTEC Summit on 4th April, says SG Indra Mani Pandey

The BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has said that the summit of the grouping will take place on 4th April in Bangkok. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference, he said "Schedule has been finalized. It will have its own declaration, Bangkok declaration will be adopted, number of MoUs will be signed. We might adopt declaration on maritime transport corridor'.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization that brings together countries from South and Southeast Asia to foster regional cooperation.

India has been actively pushing for BIMSTEC as an alternative platform to SAARC, focusing on its eastern neighborhood. Initiatives like the BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity have been launched to enhance regional integration.

SAARC remains defunct due to Pakistan's support to cross border terrorism in the region.

BIMSTEC summit on 4th April in Bangkok, says sg Pandey | Wion exclusive interview

India to host BIMSTEC foreign ministers' meet next week

BIMSTEC's secretary general highlights connectivity being one of the key focus areas of regional grouping

BIMSTEC's focus is on connectivity, Thai govt to host summit this year, says BIMSTEC secretary general

BIMSTEC secretary general Indra Mani Pandey has pointed to connectivity being one of the key focus areas of the regional grouping. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pandey said,'master plan for connectivity has been approved by the member states, and we are in the process of establishing mechanisms for its implementation.' He pointed that Thai govt has committed to host the summit this year. He is the first Indian national to hold the position of the BIMSTEC secretary general. He is currently in Perth for Indian Ocean conference.

BIMSTEC focus on Connectivity; Thai govt to host summit this year, says Secretary General Pandey

Nepal PM Deuba calls for ‘bold climate action’ at BIMSTEC Summit

Sri Lanka is hosting the 5th BIMSTEC summit. Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attended the summit and said that India's focus is on strengthening the BIMSTEC.

Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attends BIMSTEC summit hosted by Sri Lanka

Europe situation raised question mark over stability of international order: PM Modi at BIMSTEC

Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attended the BIMSTEC summit and said that India's focus is on strengthening the BIMSTEC. India has granted $1 million to BIMSTEC as well.

Indian PM Narendra Modi calls for regional unity, grants $1 million to BIMSTEC

Indian Ministry of External Affairs briefing on 5th BIMSTEC summit hosted by Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is attending 18th Bimstec meeting. India & Sri Lanka have signed a host of agreements, including hybrid power projects.

Indian power project replaces Chinese venture in Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is attending 18th BIMSTEC meeting. India & Sri Lanka have signed a host of agreements including a pact to expand maritime security.

India-Sri Lanka to expand maritime security as both countries sign a host of agreements

Sri Lanka is all set to host the fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation in Colombo. According to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry the event will be held in a hybrid version with foreign ministers of all seven nations attending the three-day summit which will be inaugurated today and will conclude on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka: Indian EAM Jaishankar, PM Modi to attend 3-day Bimstec summit

Nepal PM Deuba to visit Sri Lanka for BIMSTEC summit

Sri Lanka to host BIMSTEC Summit on March 30

BIMSTEC Secretary General Lekphell on 4-day visit to Nepal, appreciates Nepal’s contribution

Sri Lanka calls for in-person BIMSTEC summit; postpones December meet

Sri Lanka proposes holding BIMSTEC Summit in December

World order is under serious stress, India tells UN Security Council

Sri Lanka planning to host BIMSTEC summit in August

BIMSTEC a promising sub regional grouping, says Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

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